BIBLE THE BASICS

BARTON, JOHN

ISBN 10: 1138359084 / ISBN 13: 9781138359086

Published by Routledge, 2018

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: BIBLE THE BASICS
• Publisher: Routledge
• Publication Date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1138359084
• ISBN 13: 9781138359086
• Binding: Soft cover
• Edition: 2nd Edition
• Condition: NEW

About this title

Synopsis

The Bible: The Basics is an accessible and engaging 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 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.

The second edition has been updated throughout and includes maps 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 who simply want to know more about the best-selling book of all time.

About the Author

John Barton is Emeritus Oriel and Laing Professor of the Interpretation of Holy Scripture and a senior Research Fellow of Campion Hall, University of Oxford, UK.