
Introducing the Bible
The New Testament
University Press of America
2nd Edition
Published on 27. March 1997
Book
Hardback
392 pages
978-0-7618-0631-8 (ISBN)
Description
This book provides an up-to-date theologically balanced introduction to the Bible and its study, which takes biblical scholarship seriously and takes an affirming stance on faith. Its treatment of the New Testament literature attempts to provide a theologically balanced approach with attention to traditional concerns of introduction, plus a focus on issues of relevance and practical religious value in the study and interpretation of scripture. In doing so, the authors avoid the polemic tone of some of the more conservative introductions, as well as the more speculative and 'value-free' perspectives of more progressive readings. Each chapter relating to a biblical book is divided into the following categories: a brief overview of the book; background concerns; literary considerations; the message; value and relevance for today; issues for discussion and reflection; further reading. Under these rubrics, the volume explores a wide range of questions readers have put to the bible both historically and more recently.
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Edition
Second Edition
Language
English
Place of publication
Lanham, MD
United States
Target group
College/higher education
Professional and scholarly
Dimensions
Height: 235 mm
Width: 160 mm
Thickness: 26 mm
Weight
685 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-7618-0631-8 (9780761806318)
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Persons
Douglas R. Clark is Dean and Professor of Old Testament at Walla Walla College in College Place, Washington. John C. Brunt is Vice President for Academic Administration at Walla Walla College in College Place, Washington.