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The Bible: A Very Short Introduction (Very Short Introductions) Kindle Download

It is sometimes said that the Bible is one of the most unread books in the world, yet has been a major force in the development of Western culture and continues to exert an enormous influence over many people's lives. This Very Short Introduction looks at the importance accorded to the Bible by different communities and cultures and attempts to explain why it has generated such a rich variety of uses and interpretations. It explores how the Bible was written, the development ofthe canon, the role of Biblical criticism, the appropriation of the Bible in high and popular culture, and its use for political ends.ABOUT THE SERIES: The Very Short Introductions series from Oxford University Press contains hundreds of titles in almost every subject area. These pocket-sized books are the perfect way to get ahead in a new subject quickly. Our expert authors combine facts, analysis, perspective, new ideas, and enthusiasm to make interesting and challenging topics highly readable.Read More

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    Looks at the importance accorded to the Bible by various communities and cultures and attempts to explain why it has generated a variety of uses and interpretations. This book explores how the Bible was written the development of the canon the role of Biblical criticism the appropriation of the Bible in culture and its use for political ends.

  • Blackwell

    This Very Short Introduction looks at the importance accorded to the Bible by different communities and cultures and attempts to explain why it has generated such a rich variety of uses and interpretations. It is sometimes said that the Bible is...

  • 0192853430
  • 9780192853431
  • John Riches
  • 24 February 2000
  • Oxford Paperbacks
  • Kindle Edition (Kindle Download)
  • 168
  • Kindle eBook
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