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Rogerson, J. W. 1935-2018.

An introduction to the Bible / J.W. Rogerson. - Third edition. - 1 online resource (209 pages) : maps

Includes bibliographical references and index.

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.

The Bible is one of the most influential and profound texts in human history - it is disturbing, unconventional, and never content with the world as it is. This classic introduction presents a concise and accessible guide to all aspects of biblical study: the nature and purpose of the Bible; how biblical writers wrote; the making of both Old and New Testaments; the making of the Apocrypha; what was left out and what kept in the Bible and why; and how the Bible has been shaped by and continues to shape religion, culture and politics. Completely revised and updated - and considerably extended.


English.

ISBN: 9781844658763 1844658767 1845537076 9781845537074 1315729210 9781315729213 1317545257 9781317545255

LCCN: 2010034727

Subjects--Uniform Titles:
Bible--Introductions.
Bible--Introductions.
Bible

Subjects--Topical Terms:
BIBLES--General.
RELIGION--Biblical Reference--General.
RELIGION--Biblical Reference--Handbooks.
Religion.
Philosophy & Religion.
Christianity.

Index Terms--Genre/Form:
Introductions

LC Class. No.: BS475.3 / .R64 2011eb

Dewey Class. No.: 220.6/1