Author: Isaac Watts
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Languages : en
Pages : 386
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A short view of the whole Scripture history ... The seventh edition
Author: Isaac Watts
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Languages : en
Pages : 386
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Publisher:
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Languages : en
Pages : 386
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A short view of the whole Scripture history ... The seventh edition
Author: Isaac Watts
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Languages : en
Pages :
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A Short View of the Whole Scripture History
Author: Isaac Watts
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Category : Bible
Languages : en
Pages : 548
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Category : Bible
Languages : en
Pages : 548
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A Catalogue of the Printed Books and Manuscripts
Author: Alexander Dyce
Publisher: BoD – Books on Demand
ISBN: 3385252865
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 458
Book Description
Reprint of the original, first published in 1875.
Publisher: BoD – Books on Demand
ISBN: 3385252865
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 458
Book Description
Reprint of the original, first published in 1875.
A History of the Bible
Author: John Barton
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 0143111205
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 642
Book Description
A literary history of our most influential book of all time, by an Oxford scholar and Anglican priest In our culture, the Bible is monolithic: It is a collection of books that has been unchanged and unchallenged since the earliest days of the Christian church. The idea of the Bible as "Holy Scripture," a non-negotiable authority straight from God, has prevailed in Western society for some time. And while it provides a firm foundation for centuries of Christian teaching, it denies the depth, variety, and richness of this fascinating text. In A History of the Bible, John Barton argues that the Bible is not a prescription to a complete, fixed religious system, but rather a product of a long and intriguing process, which has inspired Judaism and Christianity, but still does not describe the whole of either religion. Barton shows how the Bible is indeed an important source of religious insight for Jews and Christians alike, yet argues that it must be read in its historical context--from its beginnings in myth and folklore to its many interpretations throughout the centuries. It is a book full of narratives, laws, proverbs, prophecies, poems, and letters, each with their own character and origin stories. Barton explains how and by whom these disparate pieces were written, how they were canonized (and which ones weren't), and how they were assembled, disseminated, and interpreted around the world--and, importantly, to what effect. Ultimately, A History of the Bible argues that a thorough understanding of the history and context of its writing encourages religious communities to move away from the Bible's literal wording--which is impossible to determine--and focus instead on the broader meanings of scripture.
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 0143111205
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 642
Book Description
A literary history of our most influential book of all time, by an Oxford scholar and Anglican priest In our culture, the Bible is monolithic: It is a collection of books that has been unchanged and unchallenged since the earliest days of the Christian church. The idea of the Bible as "Holy Scripture," a non-negotiable authority straight from God, has prevailed in Western society for some time. And while it provides a firm foundation for centuries of Christian teaching, it denies the depth, variety, and richness of this fascinating text. In A History of the Bible, John Barton argues that the Bible is not a prescription to a complete, fixed religious system, but rather a product of a long and intriguing process, which has inspired Judaism and Christianity, but still does not describe the whole of either religion. Barton shows how the Bible is indeed an important source of religious insight for Jews and Christians alike, yet argues that it must be read in its historical context--from its beginnings in myth and folklore to its many interpretations throughout the centuries. It is a book full of narratives, laws, proverbs, prophecies, poems, and letters, each with their own character and origin stories. Barton explains how and by whom these disparate pieces were written, how they were canonized (and which ones weren't), and how they were assembled, disseminated, and interpreted around the world--and, importantly, to what effect. Ultimately, A History of the Bible argues that a thorough understanding of the history and context of its writing encourages religious communities to move away from the Bible's literal wording--which is impossible to determine--and focus instead on the broader meanings of scripture.
A Catalogue of the Printed Books and Manuscripts Bequeathed by the Reverend Alexander Dyce
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Languages : en
Pages : 454
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Languages : en
Pages : 454
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The Family Expositor
Author: Philip Doddridge
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Category : Bible
Languages : en
Pages : 620
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Category : Bible
Languages : en
Pages : 620
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The Examiner
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Category : English literature
Languages : en
Pages : 858
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Category : English literature
Languages : en
Pages : 858
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Dyce Collection: Printed books, L to Z
Author: South Kensington Museum. Dyce collection
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Category : Bibliography
Languages : en
Pages : 460
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Category : Bibliography
Languages : en
Pages : 460
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Examiner
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Languages : en
Pages : 870
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Pages : 870
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