The Bible: The Basics

2. New Auflage 2018
ISBN: 978-1-138-35873-7
Verlag: Taylor & Francis Ltd

Buch, Englisch, 206 Seiten, Format (B × H): 206 mm x 137 mm, Gewicht: 300 g

Reihe: The Basics

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.

Autoren/Hrsg.

Barton, John (University of Oxford UK)

Barton, John

Fachgebiete

• Geisteswissenschaften Christentum, Christliche Theologie Bibelwissenschaften

Inhaltsverzeichnis

List of figures. Preface to the first edition. Preface to the second edition. 1. The Bible in the modern world. 2. The nature of the Bible. 3. Major genres. 4. Religious themes. 5. The Bible and history. 6. The social world of the Bible. 7. Biblical interpretation today. Bibliography. Index.

Über Autor(innen)

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.