A Contemporary Introduction to the Bible : Sacred Texts and Imperial Contexts EPUB
by Colleen M. Conway, David M. Carr
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Explore a timely introduction to the formation of the Bible in its historical and modern contexts
In the newly revised Second Edition of A Contemporary Introduction to the Bible: Sacred Texts and Imperial Contexts, accomplished scholars and authors Colleen M. Conway and David M. Carr deliver a rigorous, accessible, and up-to-date introduction to the Bible. The textbook places the Hebrew Bible/Old Testament and New Testament in the broader context of world history, with a special focus on the empires that influenced the Bible s formation. Readers are introduced to the academic study of the Bible through a range of scholarly approaches.
Readers benefit from the inclusion of:
- A thorough introduction to the Bible in its ancient contexts, from the emergence of Israel s earliest traditions to the writing and reshaping of the Bible amidst Assyrian Babylonian, Persian, Hellenistic and Roman empires.
- The most up-to-date work in the field, seamlessly integrated into every chapter
- A wealth of pedagogical features including study questions, bibliographies, timelines, and illustrations
- An unparalleled coverage of both fundamental topics and cutting-edge issues, resulting in a truly outstanding textbook.
Perfect for undergraduate and graduate students studying religion, history, sociology, and philosophy, A Contemporary Introduction to the Bible: Sacred Texts and Imperial Contexts, Second Edition will also earn a place in the libraries of religious scholars and researchers seeking a one-stop reference to the Bible in its ancient and modern context.
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- Publisher:Wiley
- Publication Date:16/08/2021
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- ISBN:9781119636991
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Download - Immediately Available
- Format:EPUB
- Publisher:Wiley
- Publication Date:16/08/2021
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- ISBN:9781119636991