Why did no other ancient society produce a text remotely like the
Bible? That a tiny, out of the way community, could have produced a
text so determinative for peoples across the globe seems
improbable.For Jacob Wright, the Bible is not only a testimony of
survival, but also an unparalleled achievement in human history.
Forged during Babylonian exile after the shattering destruction of
Jerusalem, it makes not victory but total humiliation the
foundation of a new idea of belonging. Lamenting the destruction of
their homeland, scribes who composed the Bible turned to the golden
ages of the past, reflecting deeply on abject failure. More than
just religious scripture, the Bible is a resonant blueprint for the
inspiring creation of a nation. As a response to catastrophe, it
offers a powerful, message of hope and restoration that is unique
in the Ancient Near Eastern and Greco-Roman worlds. Wright's Bible
is thus a social, political, and even economic roadmap – one that
enabled a small and obscure community located on the periphery of
leading civilizations and empires, not just to come back from the
brink, but ultimately to shape the world's destiny. The Bible
speaks ultimately of being a united, yet diverse people, and its
pages present a manual of pragmatic survival strategies in response
to societal collapse.
General
| Imprint: |
Cambridge UniversityPress
|
| Country of origin: |
United Kingdom |
| Release date: |
August 2023 |
| Authors: |
Jacob L. Wright
|
| Dimensions: |
236 x 160 x 33mm (L x W x T) |
| Pages: |
300 |
| ISBN-13: |
978-1-108-49093-1 |
| Categories: |
Books
|
| LSN: |
1-108-49093-X |
| Barcode: |
9781108490931 |
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