Author: Peter R. Ackroyd
Publisher: Cambridge : University Press
ISBN:
Category : Bible
Languages : en
Pages : 696
Book Description
Volume 3 covers the effects of the Bible on the history of the West between the Reformation and the publication of the New English Bible.
The Cambridge History of the Bible: From the beginnings to Jerome
Author: Peter R. Ackroyd
Publisher: Cambridge : University Press
ISBN:
Category : Bible
Languages : en
Pages : 696
Book Description
Volume 3 covers the effects of the Bible on the history of the West between the Reformation and the publication of the New English Bible.
Publisher: Cambridge : University Press
ISBN:
Category : Bible
Languages : en
Pages : 696
Book Description
Volume 3 covers the effects of the Bible on the history of the West between the Reformation and the publication of the New English Bible.
The New Cambridge History of the Bible
Author: Euan Cameron
Publisher: New Cambridge History of the B
ISBN: 9781107584624
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 3790
Book Description
Publisher: New Cambridge History of the B
ISBN: 9781107584624
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 3790
Book Description
The Cambridge History of the Bible: Volume 1, From the Beginnings to Jerome
Author: Peter R. Ackroyd
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
ISBN: 9780521099738
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 696
Book Description
Volume 3 covers the effects of the Bible on the history of the West between the Reformation and the publication of the New English Bible.
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
ISBN: 9780521099738
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 696
Book Description
Volume 3 covers the effects of the Bible on the history of the West between the Reformation and the publication of the New English Bible.
The Cambridge Companion to the Bible
Author: Howard Clark Kee
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
ISBN: 9780521869973
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 734
Book Description
The Cambridge Companion to the Bible, Second Edition focuses on the ever-changing social and cultural contexts in which the biblical authors and their original readers lived. The authors of the first edition were chosen for their internationally recognized expertise in their respective fields: the history and literature of Israel; postbiblical Judaism; biblical archaeology; and the origins and early literature of Christianity. In this second edition, all of their chapters have been updated and thoroughly revised, with a view towards better investigating the social histories embedded in the biblical texts and incorporating the most recent archaeological discoveries from the Ancient Near East and Hellenistic worlds.
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
ISBN: 9780521869973
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 734
Book Description
The Cambridge Companion to the Bible, Second Edition focuses on the ever-changing social and cultural contexts in which the biblical authors and their original readers lived. The authors of the first edition were chosen for their internationally recognized expertise in their respective fields: the history and literature of Israel; postbiblical Judaism; biblical archaeology; and the origins and early literature of Christianity. In this second edition, all of their chapters have been updated and thoroughly revised, with a view towards better investigating the social histories embedded in the biblical texts and incorporating the most recent archaeological discoveries from the Ancient Near East and Hellenistic worlds.
Cambridge History of Christianity: Volume 1, Origins to Constantine
Author: Margaret M. Mitchell
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
ISBN: 9780521812399
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 796
Book Description
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
ISBN: 9780521812399
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 796
Book Description
The Cambridge Companion to Biblical Interpretation
Author: John Barton
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
ISBN: 9780521485937
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 364
Book Description
This guide to the state of biblical studies features 20 chapters written by scholars from North America and Britain, and represents both traditional and contemporary points of view.
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
ISBN: 9780521485937
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 364
Book Description
This guide to the state of biblical studies features 20 chapters written by scholars from North America and Britain, and represents both traditional and contemporary points of view.
The Cambridge History of the Bible: Volume 3, The West from the Reformation to the Present Day
Author: S. L. Greenslade
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
ISBN: 9780521290166
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 660
Book Description
Covers the effects of the Bible on the West from the Reformation to the publication of the New English Bible.
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
ISBN: 9780521290166
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 660
Book Description
Covers the effects of the Bible on the West from the Reformation to the publication of the New English Bible.
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 Textual History of the King James Bible
Author: David Norton
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
ISBN: 9780521771009
Category : Literary Criticism
Languages : en
Pages : 408
Book Description
David Norton re-edited the King James Bible for Cambridge, and this 2005 book arose from his intensive work on that project. Here he shows how the text of the most important Bible in the English language was made, and how, for better and for worse, it changed in the hands of printers and editors until, in 1769, it became the text we know today. Using evidence as diverse as the manuscript work of the original translators, and the results of extensive computer collation of electronically held texts, Norton has produced a scholarly edition of the King James Bible for the new century that will restore the authority of the 1611 translation. This book describes this fascinating background, explains Norton's editorial principles and provides substantial lists and tables of variant readings. It will be indispensable to scholars of the English Bible, literature, and publishing history.
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
ISBN: 9780521771009
Category : Literary Criticism
Languages : en
Pages : 408
Book Description
David Norton re-edited the King James Bible for Cambridge, and this 2005 book arose from his intensive work on that project. Here he shows how the text of the most important Bible in the English language was made, and how, for better and for worse, it changed in the hands of printers and editors until, in 1769, it became the text we know today. Using evidence as diverse as the manuscript work of the original translators, and the results of extensive computer collation of electronically held texts, Norton has produced a scholarly edition of the King James Bible for the new century that will restore the authority of the 1611 translation. This book describes this fascinating background, explains Norton's editorial principles and provides substantial lists and tables of variant readings. It will be indispensable to scholars of the English Bible, literature, and publishing history.
The Everything History Of The Bible Book
Author: Jeffery Donley
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 1605508950
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 471
Book Description
Interpretations of the Bible abound . . . so what should you believe? What’s the real story behind the book that’s sold more copies than any other publication in history? Is the Bible a reliable historical document . . . or just the greatest story ever told? Written by acclaimed Bible historian Jeffery Donley, The Everything History of the Bible Book answers these questions and more. A one-stop resource for everything you need to know about the truth behind the Bible, this fascinating book addresses the following issues: The reliability of divine inspiration The forgotten gospels and their omission from the Bible Existence of documented historical support for Biblical events Accepted, disputed, and completely rejected Testaments De-coding Da Vinci The Shroud of Turin And much, much more! With The Everything History of the Bible Book as your guide, you’ll learn all about the legends, myths, and historical events that inspired the Bible. You’ll come to understand its amazing impact on the past, the present, and the future of mankind. Most important, you’ll find out what it can mean to you - and your world.
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 1605508950
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 471
Book Description
Interpretations of the Bible abound . . . so what should you believe? What’s the real story behind the book that’s sold more copies than any other publication in history? Is the Bible a reliable historical document . . . or just the greatest story ever told? Written by acclaimed Bible historian Jeffery Donley, The Everything History of the Bible Book answers these questions and more. A one-stop resource for everything you need to know about the truth behind the Bible, this fascinating book addresses the following issues: The reliability of divine inspiration The forgotten gospels and their omission from the Bible Existence of documented historical support for Biblical events Accepted, disputed, and completely rejected Testaments De-coding Da Vinci The Shroud of Turin And much, much more! With The Everything History of the Bible Book as your guide, you’ll learn all about the legends, myths, and historical events that inspired the Bible. You’ll come to understand its amazing impact on the past, the present, and the future of mankind. Most important, you’ll find out what it can mean to you - and your world.