The New Testament A Very Short Introduction
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The New Testament A Very Short Introduction
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Author : Luke Timothy Johnson
language : en
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Release Date : 2010-04-22
The New Testament A Very Short Introduction written by Luke Timothy Johnson and has been published by Oxford University Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2010-04-22 with Bibles categories.
A brief yet essential introduction to the New Testament that chronicles the real people-- and historical and literary movements--that created it.
The Old Testament A Very Short Introduction
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Author : Michael Coogan
language : en
Publisher: OUP USA
Release Date : 2008-03-28
The Old Testament A Very Short Introduction written by Michael Coogan and has been published by OUP USA this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2008-03-28 with Bibles categories.
The author offers an exploration of the 'Old Testament', illuminating its importance as history, literature, and sacred text. He provides an overview of one of the great pillars of Western religion and culture, a book which remains important today for Jews, Christians, and Muslims worldwide.
The New Testament As Literature A Very Short Introduction
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Author : Kyle Keefer
language : en
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Release Date : 2008-10-24
The New Testament As Literature A Very Short Introduction written by Kyle Keefer and has been published by Oxford University Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2008-10-24 with Literary Criticism categories.
The words, phrases, and stories of the New Testament permeate the English language. Indeed, this relatively small group of twenty-seven works, written during the height of the Roman Empire, not only helped create and sustain a vast world religion, but also have been integral to the larger cultural dynamics of the West, above and beyond particular religious expressions. Looking at the New Testament through the lens of literary study, Kyle Keefer offers an engrossing exploration of this revered religious text as a work of literature, but also keeps in focus its theological ramifications. Unique among books that examine the Bible as literature, this brilliantly compact introduction offers an intriguing double-edged look at this universal text--a religiously informed literary analysis. The book first explores the major sections of the New Testament--the gospels, Paul's letters, and Revelation--as individual literary documents. Keefer shows how, in such familiar stories as the parable of the Good Samaritan, a literary analysis can uncover an unexpected complexity to what seems a simple, straightforward tale. At the conclusion of the book, Keefer steps back and asks questions about the New Testament as a whole. He reveals that whether read as a single document or as a collection of works, the New Testament presents readers with a wide variety of forms and viewpoints, and a literary exploration helps bring this richness to light. A fascinating investigation of the New Testament as a classic literary work, this Very Short Introduction uses a literary framework--plot, character, narrative arc, genre--to illuminate the language, structure, and the crafting of this venerable text. About the Series: Combining authority with wit, accessibility, and style, Very Short Introductions offer an introduction to some of life's most interesting topics. Written by experts for the newcomer, they demonstrate the finest contemporary thinking about the central problems and issues in hundreds of key topics, from philosophy to Freud, quantum theory to Islam.
Jesus A Very Short Introduction
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Author : Richard Bauckham
language : en
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Release Date : 2011-07-28
Jesus A Very Short Introduction written by Richard Bauckham and has been published by Oxford University Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2011-07-28 with Religion categories.
Bauckham shows that Jesus was devoted to the God of Israel, with a special focus on God's fatherly love and compassion, and like every Jewish teacher he expounded the Torah, but did so in his own distinctive way.
The Bible A Very Short Introduction
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Author : John Riches
language : en
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Release Date : 2021
The Bible A Very Short Introduction written by John Riches and has been published by Oxford University Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2021 with Religion categories.
This study explores the importance of the Bible in different communities and cultures and attempts to explain why it has such a variety of uses and interpretations.
The Hebrew Bible As Literature A Very Short Introduction
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Author : Tod Linafelt
language : en
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Release Date : 2016-04-12
The Hebrew Bible As Literature A Very Short Introduction written by Tod Linafelt and has been published by Oxford University Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2016-04-12 with Religion categories.
The Hebrew Bible, or Christian Old Testament, contains some of the finest literature that we have. This biblical literature has a place not only in the synagogue or the church but also among the classics of world literature. The stories of Jacob and David, for instance, present the earliest surviving examples of literary characters whose development the reader follows over the length of a lifetime. Elsewhere, as in the books of Esther or Ruth, readers find a snapshot of a particular, fraught moment that will define the character. The Hebrew Bible also provides quite a few high points of lyric poetry, from the praise and lament of the Psalms to the double entendres in the love of poetry of the Song of Songs. In short, the Bible can be celebrated not only as religious literature but, quite simply, as literature. This book offers a thorough and lively introduction to the Bible's two primary literary modes, narrative and poetry, foregrounding the nuances of plot, character, metaphor, structure and design, and intertextual allusions. Tod Linafelt thus gives readers the tools to fully experience and appreciate the Old Testament's literary achievement. 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.
Paul A Very Short Introduction
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Author : E. P. Sanders
language : en
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Release Date : 2001-02-22
Paul A Very Short Introduction written by E. P. Sanders and has been published by Oxford University Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2001-02-22 with Biography & Autobiography categories.
In this original introduction to Paul's life and thought Sanders pays equal attention to Paul's fundamental convictions and the sometimes convoluted ways in which they were worked out.
The Devil A Very Short Introduction
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Author : Darren Oldridge
language : en
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Release Date : 2012-05-31
The Devil A Very Short Introduction written by Darren Oldridge and has been published by Oxford University Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2012-05-31 with Religion categories.
The Devil has fascinated writers and theologians since the time of the New Testament, and inspired many dramatic and haunting works of art. Today he remains a potent image in popular culture. The Devil: A Very Short Introduction presents an introduction to the Christian Devil through the history of ideas and the lives of real people.
Christian Art
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Author : Beth Williamson
language : en
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Release Date : 2004-06-24
Christian Art written by Beth Williamson and has been published by Oxford University Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2004-06-24 with Art categories.
This work decodes the key themes, signs and symbols found in Christian art - the Eucharist, the Crucifixion, the Virgin Mary. It also explores the theological and historical background of Christian imagery, from the devotional works of the medieval and Renaissance periods, to the 21st century.
History A Very Short Introduction
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Author : John H. Arnold
language : en
Publisher: OUP Oxford
Release Date : 2000-02-24
History A Very Short Introduction written by John H. Arnold 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 History categories.
There are many stories we can tell about the past, and we are not, perhaps, as free as we might imagine in our choice of which stories to tell, or where those stories end. John Arnold's Very Short Introduction is a stimulating essay about how we study and understand history. The book begins by inviting us to think about various questions provoked by our investigation of history, and explores the ways these questions have been answered in the past. Concepts such as causation, interpretation, and periodization, are introduced by means of concrete examples of how historians work, giving the reader a sense of the excitement of discovering not only the past, but also ourselves. 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.