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Record Nr.

UNINA9910464884103321

Autore

Rogerson J. W (John William), <1935->

Titolo

An introduction to the Bible / / J.W. Rogerson

Pubbl/distr/stampa

London ; ; Oakville, Connecticut : , : Equinox Publishing, , 2012

ISBN

1-315-72921-0

1-317-54525-7

1-84465-876-7

Edizione

[Third edition.]

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (209 p.)

Disciplina

220.6/1

Soggetti

Electronic books.

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Note generali

Description based upon print version of record.

Nota di bibliografia

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Nota di contenuto

What is the Bible? -- How biblical writers wrote -- The making of the Old Testament -- The making of the apocrypha -- The making of the New Testament -- The canon of the Bible -- The study of the Bible -- The use of the Bible.

Sommario/riassunto

The Bible is one of the most influential and profound texts in human history  -  it is disturbing, unconventional, and never content with the world as it is. This classic introduction presents a concise and accessible guide to all aspects of biblical study: the nature and purpose of the Bible; how biblical writers wrote; the making of both Old and New Testaments; the making of the Apocrypha; what was left out and what kept in the Bible and why; and how the Bible has been shaped by and continues to shape religion, culture and politics. Completely revised and updated - and considerably extended