A history of the Bible : the story of the world's most influential book / John Barton.
A history of the Bible : the story of the world's most influential book / John Barton.
A history of the Bible : the story of the world's most influential book / John Barton.
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Publisher
[New York] : Viking, [2019]
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G 2019/5041
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Language
English
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Physical content
xix, 613 pages : illustrations, maps ; 24 cm
Content type
text
Media type
unmediated
Carrier type
volume
Contents
Introduction : The Bible today -- The Old Testament. Ancient Israel : history and language ; Hebrew narrative ; Law and wisdom ; Prophecy ; Poems and psalms -- The New Testament. Christian beginnings ; Letters ; Gospels -- The Bible and its texts. From books to scripture ; Christians and their books...
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Publisher
[New York] : Viking, [2019]
Place of Publication
New York (State)
Date Published
[2019]
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Summary
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 the text. Barton argues that the Bible is not a prescription to a complete, fixed religiou...
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A history of the Bible : the story of the world's most influential book / John Barton.
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Includes bibliographical references and index.
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©2019
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G 2019/5041
Record Identifier
74VKV5yq2Rbl
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https://devfeature-collection.sl.nsw.gov.au/record/74VKV5yq2Rbl
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ISBN
9780525428770 (hardcover)
0525428771
DDC
220.09
MMS ID
991024272010202626
