No book in the Western world has evoked more diverse
interpretations than the Bible. One reason for this multiplicity of
interpretation is the vast historical gap lying between the writing
of the Scriptures and our own time. Can ordinary persons today
really make sense of this body of ancient literature? In Making
Sense of the Bible Marshall Johnson gives readers the tools needed
to better understand Scripture by teaching them to recognize and
handle the diverse kinds of literature that make up the Bible.
Focusing on the eight major literary forms in the Bible - wisdom
literature, liturgical materials, quasi-historical material,
prophetic writings, collections of laws and precepts, apocalyptic
literature, letters, and Gospels - Johnson describes each form's
central features and gives readers a sense of what to expect from
each literary form and how to approach it. In addition, helpful
appendixes discuss the forms of ancient Hebrew poetry, highlight
the major literary types in biblical books, and provide suggestions
for further reading. For inquisitive laypeople or students in
search of the original meaning of the Bible, this book provides a
thoughtful, concise, and nonsectarian introduction.
General
| Imprint: |
William B Eerdmans Publishing Co
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| Country of origin: |
United States |
| Release date: |
March 2002 |
| First published: |
2002 |
| Authors: |
Marshall D. Johnson
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| Dimensions: |
222 x 152 x 13mm (L x W x T) |
| Format: |
Paperback
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| Pages: |
170 |
| ISBN-13: |
978-0-8028-4919-9 |
| Categories: |
Books
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| LSN: |
0-8028-4919-9 |
| Barcode: |
9780802849199 |
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