General Introduction to the Study of Holy Scripture: The Principles, Methods, History, and Results of Its Several Departments and of the Whole (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

Charles Augustus Briggs

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0267465513 ISBN 13: 9780267465514

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

A comprehensive, clear introduction to the study of Holy Scripture.

This volume guides readers from the broad aims of biblical study to the specific methods scholars use to interpret the Bible, including its history, languages, and various critical approaches.

What you’ll find inside

• A thoughtful case for why studying Holy Scripture matters, along with common obstacles and how to navigate them.
• A thorough overview of the field’s scope, showing how literature, canon, text, history, and theology fit together.
• An accessible look at the languages behind the Bible and how language shape meaning.
• An introduction to textual and historical criticism, with careful definitions and practical illustrations.

What you’ll experience

• Grounding in the principles and practices of Biblical study, written to be clear and objective.
• Discussion of how modern scholarship treats honesty, credibility, and interpretation.
• Context for how ancient writings meet modern questions about faith, history, and ethics.

Ideal for readers who want a solid, dense, but readable foundation in biblical studies, including students, ministers, and educated lay readers seeking a balanced scholarly approach.

Edition details

• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0267465513
• ISBN 13: 9780267465514
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 730