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Description:This groundbreaking introductory textbook explores the emergence and development of the Bible, placing it in the broader context of world history. It particularly focuses on the role of a number of empires in the formation of the Biblical canon.Explores the historical role the Bible has played in subsequent empires, and its enduring influence in the contemporary world, resulting in a balanced overview of the historical forces that shaped the canonExplores topics including: the formation of the Pentateuch, the development of the earliest Old Testament stories, the historical study of the Gospel traditions surrounding Jesus; the influence of Roman rule in the provinces where Paul spent much of his ministry; and the interpretation of the Biblical texts and their use by different faith communitiesIncorporates numerous student-friendly features throughout, including study questions, review sections, bibliographies, timelines, and illustrations and photosWe have made it easy for you to find a PDF Ebooks without any digging. And by having access to our ebooks online or by storing it on your computer, you have convenient answers with An Introduction to the Bible: Sacred Texts and Imperial Contexts. To get started finding An Introduction to the Bible: Sacred Texts and Imperial Contexts, you are right to find our website which has a comprehensive collection of manuals listed.
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Description: This groundbreaking introductory textbook explores the emergence and development of the Bible, placing it in the broader context of world history. It particularly focuses on the role of a number of empires in the formation of the Biblical canon.Explores the historical role the Bible has played in subsequent empires, and its enduring influence in the contemporary world, resulting in a balanced overview of the historical forces that shaped the canonExplores topics including: the formation of the Pentateuch, the development of the earliest Old Testament stories, the historical study of the Gospel traditions surrounding Jesus; the influence of Roman rule in the provinces where Paul spent much of his ministry; and the interpretation of the Biblical texts and their use by different faith communitiesIncorporates numerous student-friendly features throughout, including study questions, review sections, bibliographies, timelines, and illustrations and photosWe have made it easy for you to find a PDF Ebooks without any digging. And by having access to our ebooks online or by storing it on your computer, you have convenient answers with An Introduction to the Bible: Sacred Texts and Imperial Contexts. To get started finding An Introduction to the Bible: Sacred Texts and Imperial Contexts, you are right to find our website which has a comprehensive collection of manuals listed.
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