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Synopsis
What does the word "Bible" mean? Who wrote the Bible? Has it changed over time? Why are there so many translations?
A General Introduction to the Bible answers these questions and more. Without becoming too technical for the average layperson, David Ewert surveys the history, formation, transmission, and translation of the Christian Bible in an informative and captivating way.
Topics include:
- Meaning of "Bible" and the naming of biblical books
- Transmission of sacred scriptures
- The thousand-year story of the English Bible
- Bible organization
- Development of biblical languages
- Canon of the testaments
- Extracanonical books
- Early versions of the Bible
- Choosing a translation
Features include:
- Photographs of ancient texts, Bible pages, key individuals, and settings
- Maps and charts that show the development of languages, textual families, and the relationship of various translations and revisions
- Suggested readings and an extensive glossary and index
From ancient tablets to modern translations—God's Word to humanity has been profoundly impacting the world for several millennia. And after learning about its fascinating history, your appreciation for the Bible will surely increase even more.
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About the Author
The late David Ewert was professor emeritus and retired as president of Mennonite Brethren Bible College in Winnipeg, Manitoba.
From the Back Cover
There are two strands woven together in the history of the Bible and its translations. One is the development of the biblical text: its materials, texts, and translations. The second is the story of the men and women who went to great extremes, at times risking death, in order to provide their generation with the Word of God in a language that could be understood. David Ewert skillfully combines both these elements in this informative and captivating book, beginning with what "Bible" means, how the Bible is organized, and how various books were named. He explores such other matters as the development of the biblical languages, the canon and the history of the testaments, and early versions of the Bible. English translations, from the time of Wycliffe to the present, are the focus of several chapters. A General Introduction to the Bible is filled with photographs of ancient texts, pages from various Bibles, photographs of key individuals and settings -- all of which add understanding to the Bible's history. Maps and charts show the development of languages, textual families, and the relationship of various translations and revisions. There are suggested readings and an extensive glossary and index.
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- PublisherZondervan
- Publication date1990
- ISBN 10 0310453712
- ISBN 13 9780310453710
- BindingPaperback
- LanguageEnglish
- Number of pages288
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