Name: A Contemporary Introduction to the Bible: Sacred Texts and Imperial Contexts
Price: 26.58 GBP
Availability: InStock
Author: Colleen M. Conway
ISBN: 9781119637059

Explore a timely introduction to the formation of the Bible in its historical and modern contexts

In the newly revised Second Edition of A Contemporary Introduction to the Bible: Sacred Texts and Imperial Contexts, accomplished scholars and authors Colleen M. Conway and David M. Carr deliver a rigorous, accessible, and up-to-date introduction to the Bible. The textbook places the Hebrew Bible/Old Testament and New Testament in the broader context of world history, with a special focus on the empires that influenced the Bible's formation. Readers are introduced to the academic study of the Bible through a range of scholarly approaches.

Readers benefit from the inclusion of:

A thorough introduction to the Bible in its ancient contexts, from the emergence of Israel's earliest traditions to the writing and reshaping of the Bible amidst Assyrian Babylonian, Persian, Hellenistic and Roman empires.
The most up-to-date work in the field, seamlessly integrated into every chapter
A wealth of pedagogical features including study questions, bibliographies, timelines, and illustrations
An unparalleled coverage of both fundamental topics and cutting-edge issues, resulting in a truly outstanding textbook.
Perfect for undergraduate and graduate students studying religion, history, sociology, and philosophy, A Contemporary Introduction to the Bible: Sacred Texts and Imperial Contexts, Second Edition will also earn a place in the libraries of religious scholars and researchers seeking a one-stop reference to the Bible in its ancient and modern context.

A Contemporary Introduction to the Bible: Sacred Texts and Imperial Contexts and An Introduction to the Old Testament

A Contemporary Introduction to the Bible: Sacred Texts and Imperial Contexts

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