Name: The Cambridge Companion to the Bible von Howard Clark Kee (Boston University)
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The Cambridge Companion to the Bible Zusammenfassung

The Cambridge Companion to the Bible Howard Clark Kee (Boston University)

The Cambridge Companion to the Bible is unique in that it provides, in a single volume, in-depth information about the changing historical, social and cultural contexts in which the biblical writers and their original readers lived. The authors of the Companion were chosen for their internationally recognised expertise in their respective fields: the history and literature of Israel; post-biblical Judaism; biblical archaeology; and the origins and early literature of Christianity. The Companion deals not only with the canonical writings, but also with the apocryphal works produced by Jewish and Christian writers. The historical setting for the entire range of these biblical writings is depicted and analysed in this volume, with abundant illustrations and maps to assist the reader in visualising the world of the Bible.

The Cambridge Companion to the Bible Bewertungen

'What a splendid and rich mine of information compactly and elegantly set out. A real boon to those eager to read the Bible knowledgeably.' Archbishop Emeritus of Cape Town, Desmond Tutu
'Truly wonderful book. Clear, concise, illuminating. It will be useful for all of those of us who preach every week, and for the educated person who wants to learn more about the sacred scriptures without being overwhelmed by academic detail. Everyone should have a copy.' Father Andrew M. Greeley, the University of Chicago and the University of Arizona
'The Cambridge Companion to the Bible would enable readers of all traditions to gain more insight into the Bible's narrative. It is as much for the general reader as for the student. It would be an important addition to any library's theological collection, more for a lending than a reference section.' Reference Reviews
'... a work that draws on the best scholarship but seeks to make it accessible to anyone seriously concerned to see the Bible in its historical context ... One of the best features of the book is that it deals with the Apocrypha and the two centuries before Christ as well as the first two or three centuries after his birth. The result is a satisfying sense of continuity.' Richard Harries, The Guardian
'... a useful background study book, written from an academic perspective.' Christianity
' The authors of this volume have accomplished a remarkable feat ... this volume is set to become the standard text for university students, and of ministers who see the importance of keeping abreast of the world of biblical studies.' Baptist Times

Inhaltsverzeichnis

Introduction Howard Clark Kee; 1. Why the Bible is important; 2. How to use this book; 3. The identity and destiny of God's people; Bibliographical essay; Part I. The Old Testament World Eric M. Myers and John W. Rogerson: 1. The world of the ancestors; 2. The world of Israel's historians; 3. The world of Israel's prophets; 4. The world of Israel's worship; 5. The world of Israel's sages and poets; 6. The world of apocalyptic; Bibliographical essay; Part II. Jewish Responses to Greco-Roman Culture, 332 BCE to 200 CE Anthony J. Saldarini: 1. Judaism encounters the Hellenistic world; 2. Antiochus IV and the Maccabean crisis in Palestine; 3. Roman invasion and Jewish response; 4. Herod; 5. Herod's heirs; 6. The world of Jesus; 7. Mid-first-century crises; 8. The Jewish world after the fall of Jerusalem; Bibliographical essay; Part III. The Formation of the Christian Community Howard Clark Kee: 1. Jesus and the new Covenant people; 2. Paul: the Jesus movement launched in the Roman world; 3. Christianity responds to formative Judaism; 4. Christianity responds to Roman culture; 5. Conceptual and organisational diversity in the church; 6. Christianity seeks to unify faith and practice; Bibliographical essay; Index.

Zusätzliche Informationen

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GOR002295427

ISBN 13

9780521343695

ISBN 10

0521343690

Titel

The Cambridge Companion to the Bible Howard Clark Kee (Boston University)

Autor

Howard Clark Kee (Boston University)

Serien

Cambridge Companions to Religion

Zustand

Gebraucht - Sehr Gut

Bindung

Gebundene Ausgabe

Verlag

Cambridge University Press

Datum

19970213

Anzahl der Seiten

624

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