{"product_id":"the-bible-the-basics-9781138359086","title":"The Bible The Basics","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Bible: The Basics\u003c\/em\u003e is an accessible and engaging introduction to the Bible as both a sacred text, central to the faith of millions, and a classic work of Western literature, containing a tapestry of genres, voices, perspectives, and images. This guide skilfully addresses both aspects of the Bibleâs character by exploring:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cli\u003ethe rich variety of literary forms, from poetry to prophecy and epistles to apocalypses; \u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cli\u003ethe historical, geographic, and social context of the Bible; \u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cli\u003econtemporary attitudes to the Bible held by believers and non-believers; \u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cli\u003ethe status of biblical interpretation today. \u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe second edition has been updated throughout and includes maps and detailed suggestions for further reading. This is an ideal starting point for people of any faith, or none, who are studying the Bible in any setting or who simply want to know more about the best-selli\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTrade Review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"This book draws on the author’s lifetime of experience in Biblical Studies to introduce in clear and simple terms some of the complex ideas and debates that have shaped the field in recent times. It succinctly introduces both the nature and background of the biblical text, making this an ideal book for anyone who wants to explore the Bible in more depth. Professor Barton understands how to read the Bible from both scholarly and faith-based perspectives, and students from many backgrounds will find this a stimulating and useful read.\" \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e- Andrew Village, York St John University, UK\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Barton manages to address heavy-weight topics with great care and clarity that can easily be approached by both academic students or interested readers. I highly recommend this second edition.\" \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e- Kirsi Cobb, Cliff College, UK\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"This second edition of Barton’s introduction succeeds in introducing the reader to the pitfalls and neuralgic points of current Biblical studies. It functions as an invitation to read the Bible [...] while, at the same time, encouraging one to ask how its future readers will resolve its many conundrums. It is hoped that many people read this book with an aim towards testing their preconceptions and general knowledge of the biblical text.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e- Philipp Reisner, Heinrich-Heine-Universität Düsseldorf, Germany, \u003cem\u003eReading Religion\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eList of figures. Preface to the first edition. Preface to the second edition. \u003cb\u003e1. \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe Bible in the modern world. \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e2. \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe nature of the Bible. \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e3. \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003eMajor genres. \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e4. \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003eReligious themes. \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e5. \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe Bible and history. \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e6. \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe social world of the Bible. \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e7. \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003eBiblical interpretation today. \u003c\/b\u003eBibliography. Index.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Taylor \u0026 Francis","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51019485610327,"sku":"9781138359086","price":24.32,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1739\/5799\/files\/9781138359086.jpg?v=1750780412","url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/products\/the-bible-the-basics-9781138359086","provider":"Book Curl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}