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Item Details
Title:
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THE BIBLE
A HISTORICAL AND LITERARY INTRODUCTION |
By: |
Bart D. Ehrman |
Format: |
Paperback |
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£54.99 |
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ISBN 10: |
0195308166 |
ISBN 13: |
9780195308167 |
Publisher: |
OXFORD UNIVERSITY PRESS INC |
Pub. date: |
16 September, 2013 |
Pages: |
432 |
Description: |
Renowned biblical scholar and New York Times Bestselling author Bart Ehrman has produced his first survey of the Bible. It is authoritative in its scholarship, accessible and interesting to college-level readers of all backgrounds, and full of pedagogical tools. |
Synopsis: |
In The Bible: A Historical and Literary Introduction, renowned biblical scholar and New York Times Bestselling author Bart D. Ehrman presents his long-awaited survey of the Bible. Comprehensive yet succinct, current in scholarship, rich in pedagogical tools, and easily accessible to students of all backgrounds, this is an ideal textbook for one-semester courses on the Bible. Ehrman covers every book in the canon, including the Apocrypha, explaining the historical and literary problems posed by the biblical texts and showing students how to analyze scholarly evidence and conclusions.FEATURES * An exceptionally accessible and engaging writing style that vividly brings the Bible to life * Full-color illustrations throughout, including numerous maps, time lines, charts, and photos * "What to Expect" boxes previewing each chapter, "At a Glance" boxes summarizing chapters or large sections, and additional boxes presenting intriguing issues in more depth * "Take a Stand" questions designed to help students synthesize the material in each chapter * A unique final appendix on the canon and text of the Bible * An Instructor's Manual with Computerized Test Bank on CD that offers numerous teaching resources * A Companion Website at www.oup.com/us/ehrman containing numerous resources for students and instructors A FREE 6-month subscription to Oxford Biblical Studies Online (www.oxfordbiblicalstudies.com), a $180 value, is included with the purchase of every new copy of this text. This book is also available as a CourseSmart ebook (978-0-19-933633-3). Visit www.coursesmart.com. |
Illustrations: |
69 halftones, 23 maps, 30 line illus. |
Publication: |
US |
Imprint: |
Oxford University Press Inc |
Returns: |
Returnable |
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