Description
This illuminating study traces the Bible’s development from a collection of ancient oral traditions and writings into one of the world’s most influential sacred texts. It explores the historical, cultural, and religious forces that shaped its composition, canonization, translation, and interpretation across Judaism and Christianity. Along the way, the book considers how readers have understood the Bible’s poetry, laws, narratives, and theological visions in changing times. Accessible and wide-ranging, it offers a thoughtful portrait of a text whose meanings and influence continue to evolve.
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paperback
Grove/Atlantic, Incorporated
Published Jan 1, 2008
293 pages
ISBN: 9781555849245
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Details
First Published
2007
Language
eng
Content Warnings
Content and trigger warnings for Bible by Karen Armstrong.