The Bible Explored A Short History

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 48,5 Mb
Release : 2015
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1771240776

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Author : Canadian Bible Society
Publisher : Canadian Bible Society
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 41,8 Mb
Release : 2015-06-11
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781771241182

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The Bible Explored: A Short History by Canadian Bible Society Pdf

Today, all over the world, more and more people are able to read and understand the Holy Scriptures in their mother tongue. Bible translators of the 16th century gave their lives to give us the Scriptures in English. They would be delighted with the current emphasis on making the Bible available in the common language of the people. Yet as we read, we do not often think of the amazing story of how the Bible came to us. This booklet offers a brief history of the Old Testament, the New Testament, the first Bibles ever printed, and the development of the English Bible. Here, you can find an answer to the question: "Which is the best Bible version for people today?" along with an exploration of the important criteria for evaluating the various Bible translations that exist today.

Author : Chawkat Moucarry
Publisher : Canadian Bible Society
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 45,6 Mb
Release : 2015-01-07
Category : Bibles
ISBN : 9781771240840

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The Bible Explored 1: Honest Questions. Real Answers. by Chawkat Moucarry Pdf

No other book in the world is as widely available, as frequently read, or translated into as many languages as the Bible. Nevertheless for many people it remains a book that is misunderstood or even unknown. Many opinions about the Bible are not accurate: it is said to be no different than other historical books, difficult to read or understand, to teach harmful things, or to be so heavily altered by history that we can no longer trust it. This booklet hopes to help by offering brief introductions to five of the biggest questions about the Bible: What’s in it? When and where was it written? How is it usually organized?What makes it special? What do Christians mean when they say it is “inspired” or call it “the Word of God”?How can we understand it? With so many authors, genres, and settings, what guidelines can we use to interpret it today?Could the text have been corrupted? Can we trust the texts we have? How were the contents selected?What does it say? Since the Bible is one coherent narrative, what is its overarching message? What does it mean for my life?

Author : John Barton
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 640 pages
File Size : 49,5 Mb
Release : 2019-06-04
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780698191587

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A History of the Bible by John Barton Pdf

A literary history of our most influential book of all time, by an Oxford scholar and Anglican priest In our culture, the Bible is monolithic: It is a collection of books that has been unchanged and unchallenged since the earliest days of the Christian church. The idea of the Bible as "Holy Scripture," a non-negotiable authority straight from God, has prevailed in Western society for some time. And while it provides a firm foundation for centuries of Christian teaching, it denies the depth, variety, and richness of this fascinating text. In A History of the Bible, John Barton argues that the Bible is not a prescription to a complete, fixed religious system, but rather a product of a long and intriguing process, which has inspired Judaism and Christianity, but still does not describe the whole of either religion. Barton shows how the Bible is indeed an important source of religious insight for Jews and Christians alike, yet argues that it must be read in its historical context--from its beginnings in myth and folklore to its many interpretations throughout the centuries. It is a book full of narratives, laws, proverbs, prophecies, poems, and letters, each with their own character and origin stories. Barton explains how and by whom these disparate pieces were written, how they were canonized (and which ones weren't), and how they were assembled, disseminated, and interpreted around the world--and, importantly, to what effect. Ultimately, A History of the Bible argues that a thorough understanding of the history and context of its writing encourages religious communities to move away from the Bible's literal wording--which is impossible to determine--and focus instead on the broader meanings of scripture.

Author : Philip E. Satterthwaite,J. Gordon McConville
Publisher : InterVarsity Press
Page : 321 pages
File Size : 48,6 Mb
Release : 2012-01-06
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780830825424

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Exploring the Old Testament by Philip E. Satterthwaite,J. Gordon McConville Pdf

Philip E. Satterthwaite and J. Gordon McConville introduce the content and the context of the historical books--their setting in ancient history and history writing, their literary artistry, their role within the Scriptures of Israel, and their lasting value as theological and ethical resources.

Author : Don Hutchinson
Publisher : Word Alive Press
Page : 306 pages
File Size : 50,8 Mb
Release : 2017-02-21
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9781486614530

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Under Siege by Don Hutchinson Pdf

Writing from the perspective of a student of life, history, law, politics, and theology, Don Hutchinson draws on all of these areas in Under Siege to offer perceptive insight into the Christian Church of today’s Canada. The reader will receive the benefit of his thirty years of church leadership, Christian witness, constitutional law, and public policy experience to gain a practical understanding of how we, the Church, may cast the deciding votes on the future of Christianity in our constitutionally guaranteed “free and democratic society.” How did we get here? What happened to “Christian” Canada? Do we not have Charter rights like everyone else? What does the Bible say? Many Christians sense that an advancing secularism is trying to force upon Canadians a culture in which faith is meant to be private. Hutchinson presents historic, legal, and theological grounds for us not to hide our faith in stained-glass closets, but instead to enter Canada’s contested public space with confidence. Together as individual Christians, congregations, denominations, and para-congregational ministries, we are the Church in Canada. And together we have the capacity to impact the nation for God’s good, the good of our neighbours, and the good of ourselves. Will we?

Author : Peter Martin
Publisher : Lion Children's
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 54,9 Mb
Release : 2017-03-18
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 0745977057

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Explore the Bible Book by Book by Peter Martin Pdf

Delve into a mine of information in this thorough exploration of the Bible, book by book.

Author : Lesleigh Cushing Stahlberg,Peter S. Hawkins
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
Page : 256 pages
File Size : 54,8 Mb
Release : 2017-11-02
Category : Literary Criticism
ISBN : 9781474237185

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The Bible in the American Short Story by Lesleigh Cushing Stahlberg,Peter S. Hawkins Pdf

The Bible in the American Short Story examines Biblical influences in the post-World War II American short story. In a series of accessible chapters, Lesleigh Cushing Stahlberg and Peter S. Hawkins offer close-readings of short stories by leading contemporary writers such as Flannery O'Connor, Allegra Goodman, Tobias Wolff and Kirstin Valdez Quade that highlight the biblical passages that they reference. Exploring episodes from the Hebrew Bible and the New Testament and both Jewish and Christian heritages, this book is an important contribution to understanding the influence of the Bible in contemporary literature.

Author : Steven Leonard Jacobs
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
Page : 270 pages
File Size : 41,9 Mb
Release : 2023-11-16
Category : History
ISBN : 9781350236585

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A Short History of Judaism and the Jewish People by Steven Leonard Jacobs Pdf

In this exciting addition to Bloomsbury's Short Histories series, Steven Leonard Jacobs critically yet concisely examines the history of Judaism and the Jewish people, drawing from maps, photographs and archives to illuminate the history of one of the world's oldest religions. Beginning by establishing a definition of Judaism, Jacobs explores the historiography of the Jewish people, in addition to the role of memory in charting history. Including a comprehensive breakdown of the history of Judaism, the author splits discussion into defined eras, taking readers from the beginnings of Judaism, to the split between Judah in the South and Israel in the North, the united Monarchy, and the Age of the Prophets. Exploring the social structures and institutions of ancient Israel, Jacobs incorporates key themes such as civic life, economics, and art – before analysing the interactions of Judaism with Romanism and Hellenism. Moving through the Middle Ages and Pre-Modernity, and acknowledging the role of key figures such as Yosef Karo and Moses Mendelssohn, this book brings the narrative up to the present day, and uncovers the foundations of Judaism in modernity. Jacobs' authoritative yet engaging prose shines through each of the thirteen chapters, which seamlessly intertwine to produce a thorough yet concise examination of the history of Judaism and Jewish peoples.

Author : Tracy M. Sumner
Publisher : Barbour Publishing
Page : 160 pages
File Size : 41,5 Mb
Release : 2009-02-01
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781607423492

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How Did We Get the Bible? by Tracy M. Sumner Pdf

You'll gain even more appreciation for your Bible when you see how God directed its development, from the original authors through today's translations. How Did We Get the Bible? provides an easy-to-read historical overview, covering the Holy Spirit's inspiration of the writers, the preservation of the documents, the compilation of the canon, and the efforts to bring the Bible to people in their own language. This fascinating story, populated by intriguing characters, will encourage you with God’s faithfulness - to His own Word, and to those of us who read it.

Author : John Barton
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 210 pages
File Size : 41,9 Mb
Release : 2019-03-01
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780429655159

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The Bible: The Basics by John Barton Pdf

The Bible: The Basics 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 Bible’s character by exploring: the rich variety of literary forms, from poetry to prophecy and epistles to apocalypses the historical, geographic and social context of the Bible contemporary attitudes to the Bible held by believers and non-believers the status of biblical interpretation today The 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 simply want to know more about the best-selling book of all time.

Author : Richard N. Soulen
Publisher : Westminster John Knox Press
Page : 208 pages
File Size : 41,5 Mb
Release : 2010-02-01
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781611641790

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Sacred Scripture by Richard N. Soulen Pdf

How did the Bible's sixty-six books become sacred Scripture? How have they been understood and interpreted over the last two thousand years? What was it that led to our acceptance of the Bible as the true word of God? For two millennia, Christians have accepted the importance of the Bible as sacred Scripture, and for as many years they have struggled to comprehend its meaning. Over the centuries the church has expressed the centrality of Scripture in numerous ways, and Christians have studied and interpreted the Bible in a wide variety of faithful approaches. Understanding that process is critical to our ability--and our willingness--to accept the Bible as sacred and true. To that end, Richard Soulen leads us through the history of how Christian understandings of the Bible have changed and developed throughout history.

Author : Jeffery Donley
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 304 pages
File Size : 51,8 Mb
Release : 2006-02-07
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781605508955

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The Everything History Of The Bible Book by Jeffery Donley Pdf

Interpretations of the Bible abound . . . so what should you believe? What’s the real story behind the book that’s sold more copies than any other publication in history? Is the Bible a reliable historical document . . . or just the greatest story ever told? Written by acclaimed Bible historian Jeffery Donley, The Everything History of the Bible Book answers these questions and more. A one-stop resource for everything you need to know about the truth behind the Bible, this fascinating book addresses the following issues: The reliability of divine inspiration The forgotten gospels and their omission from the Bible Existence of documented historical support for Biblical events Accepted, disputed, and completely rejected Testaments De-coding Da Vinci The Shroud of Turin And much, much more! With The Everything History of the Bible Book as your guide, you’ll learn all about the legends, myths, and historical events that inspired the Bible. You’ll come to understand its amazing impact on the past, the present, and the future of mankind. Most important, you’ll find out what it can mean to you - and your world.

Author : John W. Miller
Publisher : Paulist Press
Page : 188 pages
File Size : 44,5 Mb
Release : 2004
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781616433543

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How the Bible Came to Be by John W. Miller Pdf

A detailed study of the form and message of the Bible as a whole, along with carefully documented information on how, when, and why its diverse components were assembled.

Author : Bronson C Keeler
Publisher : Franklin Classics
Page : 134 pages
File Size : 52,8 Mb
Release : 2018-10-15
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 0343217260

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A Short History of the Bible by Bronson C Keeler Pdf

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