How to read the bible: history, prophecy, literature--why modern readers need to know the difference, and what it means for faith today
Auteur :
McKenzie, Steven L.
Éditeur :
Oxford University Press Inc
ISBN :
9780195161496
Date de publication :
26 janv. 2006
Dimensions :
24,1 x 16,2 x 2,3 cm
Poids :
481 g
Langue :
Anglais
Pays d'origine :
USA
Argues that Bible readers must grasp the intentions of the biblical authors themselves - what sort of texts they thought they were writing and how they would have been understood by their intended audience. This book examines many genres that are typically misunderstood, offering readings of specific texts to show how the confusion arises.