A History of the Bible

preview-18
  • A History of the Bible Book Detail

  • Author : John Barton
  • Release Date : 2020-08-04
  • Publisher : Penguin
  • Genre : Religion
  • Pages : 642
  • ISBN 13 : 0143111205
  • File Size : 36,36 MB

A History of the Bible by John Barton PDF Summary

Book Description: A literary history of our most influential book of all time, by an Oxford scholar and Anglican priest In our culture, the Bible is monolithic: It is a collection of books that has been unchanged and unchallenged since the earliest days of the Christian church. 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 this fascinating text. In A History of the Bible, John Barton argues that the Bible is not a prescription to a complete, fixed religious system, but rather a product of a long and intriguing process, which has inspired Judaism and Christianity, but still does not describe the whole of either religion. Barton shows how the Bible is indeed an important source of religious insight for Jews and Christians alike, yet argues that it must be read in its historical context--from its beginnings in myth and folklore to its many interpretations throughout the centuries. It is a book full of narratives, laws, proverbs, prophecies, poems, and letters, each with their own character and origin stories. Barton explains how and by whom these disparate pieces were written, how they were canonized (and which ones weren't), and how they were assembled, disseminated, and interpreted around the world--and, importantly, to what effect. Ultimately, A History of the Bible argues that a thorough understanding of the history and context of its writing encourages religious communities to move away from the Bible's literal wording--which is impossible to determine--and focus instead on the broader meanings of scripture.

Disclaimer: www.yourbookbest.com does not own A History of the Bible books pdf, neither created or scanned. We just provide the link that is already available on the internet, public domain and in Google Drive. If any way it violates the law or has any issues, then kindly mail us via contact us page to request the removal of the link.

A History of the Bible

A History of the Bible

File Size : 46,46 MB
Total View : 3175 Views
DOWNLOAD

A literary history of our most influential book of all time, by an Oxford scholar and Anglican priest In our culture, the Bible is monolithic: It is a collectio

The Everything Women of the Bible Book

The Everything Women of the Bible Book

File Size : 85,85 MB
Total View : 1996 Views
DOWNLOAD

* Across the country, biblical women are the subject of Bible study groups, Web sites, and reading groups * Includes fascinating female figures from both the Ol

The Everything Bible Book

The Everything Bible Book

File Size : 62,62 MB
Total View : 1613 Views
DOWNLOAD

From Genesis to Revelation – all you need to understand the Old and New Testaments For centuries, the Bible has served as a moral compass and a source of God�

Bible in World History

Bible in World History

File Size : 64,64 MB
Total View : 3083 Views
DOWNLOAD

What was happening outside Bible lands during the time of the patriarchs, Jewish kingdoms, the prophets, Jesus' ministry, and the early church? Find out with Th