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Introduction to Biblical Studies - Second Edition (Paperback, 2nd Revised edition)
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Introduction to Biblical Studies - Second Edition (Paperback, 2nd Revised edition)
Series: Approaches to Biblical Studies S.
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Price R262
Discovery Miles 2 620
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This book offers an ideal introduction to the complex field of
modern biblical studies. In nine short chapters, readers are
introduced to questions of inspiration, canon and authority.
Chapters follow on historical approaches to the Bible, such as
source, form and redaction criticism. Comparisons with other
literature, such as ancient flood stories or Egyptian psalms help
to set the context for this, as well as an analysis of the purpose
of each of the four Gospels.;The historical approaches conclude
with a discussion of the text of the Bible, asking such questions
as, How did we get the Bible? Why do modern versions of the Bible
differ from one another? In the second section, Moyise considers a
number of approaches that seek to explain why people interpret the
Bible in such different ways. Beginning with literary criticism,
the book considers how texts 'speak' to readers and influence their
attitudes, emotions, and behaviour. This is followed by liberation
and feminist approaches, which consider how gender, ethnicity, and
social location affect what people regard as important and hence
how they interpret the Bible. The book concludes with a variety of
theological approaches used b
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