A History of the Bible: The Story of the World's Most Influential Book
- ISBN-10
- 0525428771
- ISBN-13
- 9780525428770
- Category
- Religion
- Pages
- 640
- Language
- English
- Published
- 2019
- Publisher
- Viking
- Author
- John Barton
Description
In Western culture, the Bible is monolithic. 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. He further 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.
Get the book
Other editions
Similar books
-
The Everything History Of The Bible Book: From Divine Inspiration to Modern-Day Discoveries--a Complete Reference
By Jeffery DonleyIs the Bible a reliable historical document . . . or just the greatest story ever told? Written by acclaimed Bible historian Jeffery Donley, The Everything History of the Bible Book answers these questions and more.
-
A History of the End of the World: How the Most Controversial Book in the Bible Changed the Course of...
By Jonathan KirschKirsch, whom the Washington Post calls "a fine storyteller with a flair for rendering ancient tales relevant and appealing to modern audiences," delivers a far-ranging, entertaining, and shocking history of this scandalous book, which was ...
-
An American Bible: A History of the Good Book in the United States, 1777-1880
By Paul C. GutjahrStokes , Church and State , p . 395 . 71. Stokes , Church and State , p . 395 . 72. Harpers Weekly , October 1 , 1870 . 73. Jorgenson , The State and the Non - Public School , p . 112-114 . 74. Stokes , Church and State , pp . 727-728 .
-
The Book: A History of the Bible
By Christopher de Hamel"The Book" tells the story of the Bible as a book, tracing its publication inendless forms and numerous languages from its origins to the present day.
-
The Bible as History
By Werner KellerThe Bible As History by Werner Keller, will take you on a breathtaking journey to the heart of Holy Scripture as it pieces together one of the most stunning spiritual puzzles in the history of mankind.
-
The Making of the Bible: From the First Fragments to Sacred Scripture
By Konrad Schmid, Jens SchröterThe sources of the Gospels are also under scrutiny. Konrad Schmid and Jens Schröter reveal the long, transformative journeys of these and other texts en route to inclusion in the holy books.
-
The Bible: The Basics
By John BartonThis 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.
-
The Bible Cause: A History of the American Bible Society
By John FeaIn The Bible Cause, noted historian of American religion John Fea demonstrates how the ABS's primary mission - to place the Bible in the hands of as many people as possible - has caused the history of the organization to intersect at nearly ...
-
Historical and Chronological Context of the Bible
By Bruce W. GoreAuthor Bruce W. Gore provides a thorough overview of major empires, such as the Assyrians or Babylonians, as well as more modest civilizations, such as the Phoenicians or Hittites.
-
A History of the English Bible as Literature
By David NortonThis book, first published in 2000, explores 500 years of religious and literary ideas contained in the King James Bible.