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The Old Testament: Canon, Literature and Theology

By John Barton

Book information

Publisher
Ashgate
Year
2007
ISBN
0754654516, 9780754654513, 9780754687603
LCC
BS1171.3 .B37 007
Open Library ID
OL10852825M
Language
english
Format
PDF
Filesize
987 kB (1010417 bytes)
Series
Society for Old Testament Study
Pages
308\309
Topic
Religion
Scanned
yes
Time added
2011-04-20 14:05:05

Description

This collection of John Barton's work engages with current concern over the biblical canon, in both historical and theological aspects; with literary reading of the Bible and current literary theory as it bears on biblical studies; and with the theological reading and use of the biblical text. John Barton's distinctive writing reflects a commitment to a 'liberal' approach to the Bible, which places a high value on traditional biblical criticism and also seeks to show how evocative and full of insight the biblical texts are and how they can contribute to modern theological concerns. This invaluable selection of published writings by one of the leading authorities on biblical text and canon, also includes new essays and editorial introductions from the author.

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