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Understanding the Bible as a Scripture in History, Culture, and Religion

Paperback • 2021 • English • 1. edition

Understanding the Bible as a Scripture in History, Culture, and Religion

By James W. Watts

3 Ratings • 5.0 of 5

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About the book

UNDERSTANDING THE BIBLE AS A SCRIPTURE IN HISTORY, CULTURE, AND RELIGION The Bible is a popular subject of study and research, yet biblical studies gives little attention to the reason for its popularity: its religious role as a scripture. Understanding the Bible as a Scripture in History, Culture, and Religion integrates the history of the religious interpretation and ritual uses of biblical books into a survey of their rhetoric, composition, and theology in their ancient contexts. Emphasizing ...Show more

Comparative religion
Interfaith relations
Religious issues and debates

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ISBN

9781119730378

Publisher

John Wiley & Sons

Published year

2021

Language

English

Edition

1

Original title

Understanding the Bible as a Scripture in History, Culture, and Religion

Format

Paperback

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