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An Introduction To The Bible


An Introduction To The Bible
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Author : Robert Kugler
language : en
Publisher: Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing
Release Date : 2009-07-08

An Introduction To The Bible written by Robert Kugler and has been published by Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2009-07-08 with Religion categories.


Many current Bible intro volumes focus more on theories about the biblical text than on the text itself. They lack the simplicity that has become increasingly crucial as basic biblical literacy has declined. Robert Kugler and Patrick Hartin seek to remedy that problem by turning readers back to the text at hand. Their Introduction to the Bible surveys the content of all the biblical books, section by section, focusing on the Bible s theological themes.



An Introduction To The Bible


An Introduction To The Bible
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Author : J. W. Rogerson
language : en
Publisher: Routledge
Release Date : 2014-09-12

An Introduction To The Bible written by J. W. Rogerson and has been published by Routledge this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2014-09-12 with Religion categories.


A casual reader enters a bookshop looking for a Bible. However, not all the Bibles on display have the same contents! Some have more books than others, some are study editions, some use gender-free language. How did this come about? This Introduction works back through the processes by which the Bible was written, transmitted, copied and declared to be authoritative by various churches. The following topics are dealt with: 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 in Social, Moral and Political Questions. This updated edition takes account of developments in scholarship since the book was first published in 1999 by Penguin. The original edition has been translated into Spanish and Portuguese.



Introduction To The Bible


Introduction To The Bible
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Author :
language : en
Publisher: Westminster John Knox Press
Release Date : 1971-01-01

Introduction To The Bible written by and has been published by Westminster John Knox Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1971-01-01 with Religion categories.


This profusely illustrated book is doubly valuable! It introduces the reader to both the content of the Bible and to the life, faith, and history of ancient Israel, early Judasim, and early Christianity.



A Complete Introduction To The Bible


A Complete Introduction To The Bible
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Author : Christopher Gilbert
language : en
Publisher: Paulist Press
Release Date : 2009

A Complete Introduction To The Bible written by Christopher Gilbert and has been published by Paulist Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2009 with Religion categories.


"A Complete Introduction to the Bible is an ideal resource for personal study, as a classroom text, or for use with Bible study groups. Accompanying charts, graphs, maps, and online study-discussion questions for each chapter complement this presentation."--BOOK JACKET.



Ivp Introduction To The Bible


Ivp Introduction To The Bible
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Author : Philip Johnston
language : en
Publisher: Inter-Varsity Press
Release Date : 2006

Ivp Introduction To The Bible written by Philip Johnston and has been published by Inter-Varsity Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2006 with Bible categories.


IVP Introduction to the Bible



Bible Intro


Bible Intro
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Author : Joel Coppieters
language : en
Publisher: Canadian Bible Society
Release Date : 2013-06-03

Bible Intro written by Joel Coppieters and has been published by Canadian Bible Society this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2013-06-03 with Religion categories.


The Bible has had a profound impact on our world, yet most people are only vaguely familiar with what it actually contains. Some remember from childhood a few of its most famous stories, and others a few words they've heard quoted at a wedding or a funeral, or even a verse or two that have been turned into a song by a pop musician. One of the problems of course is that when someone picks up the Bible for the first time, its hundreds of pages of strange text with often peculiar expressions can seem pretty daunting. And for someone coming to it for the first time, the normal reflex to just crack the cover open and begin with chapter 1 might not be the best approach. This short introductory tour has been produced and made available by the Bible Society to help you get your feet wet – especially if this is your first experience with the Bible. The thirty short sections that follow will only take about 5 minutes each, and they have been designed to do three things: First, if you’re not familiar with the Bible, there are a few basic ground rules and conventions that will help you find your way around and better understand what you’re reading. While this short intro obviously isn’t a full course about the Bible, it has been developed to give you some of the basics to help get you started. Secondly, though the Bible is actually an assembled collection of several dozen books, there are some overall themes and a general structure that flow through it. Some of these themes will emerge as you work through this selection of introductory readings. You may well have already heard several portions we will read together, but this time you can get a better grasp of where they fit in the Bible as a whole. These broad brush strokes will provide an overall structure within which you will even be able to place other portions of the Bible you will read on your own. When people of other faiths read the Bible for the first time they often comment about how different it is from other sacred books. If anyone were starting a new organization, or maybe even a new religion, and were writing a book to launch it, they would probably tend to list out a long series of fairly precise instructions and commandments in great detail. But strangely, this foundational text for the Christian faith – and even the large portions of it that have been at the core of the Jewish faith – contain stories, poetry, letters and material in all kinds of literary styles. Our third goal in this intro, is to give you a taste of those different styles. The people at the Bible Society have so deeply appreciated the positive effect the Bible has had in their own lives that they are convinced this great book still has important insights for our world today, and they strive to make it as easily accessible to as many people as possible both here at home, and around the world. This Bible intro is one of many initiatives designed to help reach that goal. If you would like to know more about the Bible or about the Bible Society’s work with it, you can easily find any one of our local chapters on the Internet or in your local phone directory. We would be particularly happy to answer any other questions you might have about the Bible! May your reading be profitable!



The Bible A Very Short Introduction


The Bible A Very Short Introduction
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Author : John Riches
language : en
Publisher: OUP Oxford
Release Date : 2000-02-24

The Bible A Very Short Introduction written by John Riches and has been published by OUP Oxford this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2000-02-24 with Religion categories.


It is sometimes said that the Bible is one of the most unread books in the world, yet has been a major force in the development of Western culture and continues to exert an enormous influence over many people's lives. This Very Short Introduction looks at the importance accorded to the Bible by different communities and cultures and attempts to explain why it has generated such a rich variety of uses and interpretations. It explores how the Bible was written, the development of the canon, the role of Biblical criticism, the appropriation of the Bible in high and popular culture, and its use for political ends. ABOUT THE SERIES: The Very Short Introductions series from Oxford University Press contains hundreds of titles in almost every subject area. These pocket-sized books are the perfect way to get ahead in a new subject quickly. Our expert authors combine facts, analysis, perspective, new ideas, and enthusiasm to make interesting and challenging topics highly readable.



Passport To The Bible


Passport To The Bible
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Author : Fred Wagner
language : en
Publisher: InterVarsity Press
Release Date : 2015-08-27

Passport To The Bible written by Fred Wagner and has been published by InterVarsity Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2015-08-27 with Religion categories.


No book has sold more copies. No book has influenced so many people. The Bible has informed all of the world's religions. Yet for many, it remains a mystery. Would you like to read and understand the Bible for yourself? The studies in this guide are designed to help you do that. You will look at four major themes in the Bible: what God is like what people are like who Jesus is how to meet Jesus Passport to the Bible will take you on a journey like no other. It offers definitions for the new and difficult vocabulary you may encounter in the Bible. And it provides questions to help you uncover key ideas as you read through each book of the Bible. For discussion group leaders, notes at the back of this guide offer additional insight and direction. In short, everything is included to help you get to know the Bible--whether you study on your own, one-to-one with a friend, or in a small group. Here is a valuable introduction to the best book you will ever read.



A Catholic Introduction To The Bible


A Catholic Introduction To The Bible
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Author : John Bergsma
language : en
Publisher: Ignatius Press
Release Date : 2018-09-04

A Catholic Introduction To The Bible written by John Bergsma and has been published by Ignatius Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2018-09-04 with Religion categories.


Although many Catholics are familiar with the four Gospels and other writings of the New Testament, for most, reading the Old Testament is like walking into a foreign land. Who wrote these forty-six books? When were they written? Why were they written? What are we to make of their laws, stories, histories, and prophecies? Should the Old Testament be read by itself or in light of the New Testament? John Bergsma and Brant Pitre offer readable in-depth answers to these questions as they introduce each book of the Old Testament. They not only examine the literature from a historical and cultural perspective but also interpret it theologically, drawing on the New Testament and the faith of the Catholic Church. Unique among introductions, this volume places the Old Testament in its liturgical context, showing how its passages are employed in the current Lectionary used at Mass. Accessible to nonexperts, this thorough and up-to-date introduction to the Old Testament can serve as an idea textbook for biblical studies. Its unique approach, along with its maps, illustrations, and other reference materials, makes it a valuable resource for seminarians, priests, Scripture scholars, theologians, and catechists, as well as anyone seeking a deeper understanding of the Bible.



Introduction To The Bible


Introduction To The Bible
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Author : Gregory W. Dawes
language : en
Publisher: Liturgical Press
Release Date : 2016-11-17

Introduction To The Bible written by Gregory W. Dawes and has been published by Liturgical Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2016-11-17 with Religion categories.


When we first pick it up and open it, the Bible can seem confusing and perhaps even frightening. Here is this bulky book, made up of seventy-three sections with unfamiliar titles such as Deuteronomy, Ecclesiastes, Colossians, and Corinthians, with numbers in front of almost every sentence, rarely any pictures, and perhaps a few maps of ancient areas such as Mesopotamia, Assyria, and Judah. Since the Bible looks like a book, we may start to read it as we would any other book, hoping to move from cover to cover. Then we begin to wonder, Who wrote this? When was it written? What kind of writing is this: History? Science? Biography? Fiction? What am I supposed to get out of it? As (or if) we keep reading the Bible page by page, section by section, we soon realize that this is no ordinary run-of-the-bookshelf volume. Without a guide the Bible is likely to remain the book most often purchased but not very often read and even less often understood. To rescue Bible readers and students from turning their initial enthusiasm into boredom, Gregory Dawes gives us this Introduction to the Bible, the indispensable prologue to the entire series of the New Collegeville Bible Commentary. Dividing the contents into two parts, the author first describes how the Old and New Testaments came to be put together, and then explores how their stories have been interpreted over the centuries. In the words of Dawes, this very broad overview of a very complex history offers the general reader a helpful framework within which to begin to understand the Bible. The author writes clearly, frequently seasoning his explanations with crisp examples. This book anchors individual and group Bible study on the solid foundation of basic biblical vocabulary and concepts. Gregory W. Dawes is senior lecturer in both religious studies and philosophy at the University of Otago (New Zealand). He undertook graduate study at the Pontifical Biblical Institute in Rome, where he completed the Licentiate degree, before receiving a PhD from the University of Otago in 1995. He has written several books, the most recent being The Historical Jesus Question: The Challenge of History to Religious Authority (Westminster John Knox, 2001). He is currently researching Christian responses to the work of Charles Darwin.