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The Bible: The Basics

By John Barton

Book information

Publisher
Routledge
Year
2010
ISBN
0415411351, 9780415411356
Language
english
Format
PDF
Filesize
1 MB (1205882 bytes)
Edition
1
Pages
200\201
Scanned
yes
Time added
2016-01-06 15:29:32
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Description

The Bible: The Basics is a compelling introduction to the Bible as both a sacred text, central to the faith of millions, and a classic work of Western literature, containing a tapestry of genres, voices, perspectives and images. This masterly guide skilfully addresses both aspects of the Bible’s character by exploring: the rich variety of literary forms, from poetry to prophecy and epistles to apocalypses the historical, geographic and social context of the Bible contemporary attitudes to the Bible held by believers and non-believers the status of biblical interpretation today Including maps, a chronology and detailed suggestions for further reading, this is an ideal starting point for people of any faith or none who are studying the Bible in any setting or simply want to know more about the best-selling book of all time.

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