The Bible: The Basics
Book Details
Author(s)John Barton
PublisherRoutledge
ISBN / ASIN041541136X
ISBN-139780415411363
AvailabilityUsually ships in 11 to 14 days
Sales Rank302,048
MarketplaceUnited States 🇺🇸
Description
The Bible: The Basics is a compelling introduction to the Bible as both a sacred text, central to the faith of millions, and a classic work of Western literature, containing a tapestry of genres, voices, perspectives and images. This masterly guide skilfully addresses both aspects of the Bible’s character by exploring:
- the rich variety of literary forms, from poetry to prophecy and epistles to apocalypses
- the historical, geographic and social context of the Bible
- contemporary attitudes to the Bible held by believers and non-believers
- the status of biblical interpretation today
Including maps, a chronology and detailed suggestions for further reading, this is an ideal starting point for people of any faith or none who are studying the Bible in any setting or simply want to know more about the best-selling book of all time.










