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9780415326179

The Bible in Western Culture: The Student's Guide

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  • ISBN13:

    9780415326179

  • ISBN10:

    0415326176

  • Edition: 1st
  • Format: Hardcover
  • Copyright: 2005-07-29
  • Publisher: Routledge

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Summary

The influence of the Bible on western culture is immeasurable, but many today are not as familiar with its stories and themes as they would like to be. This book provides concise and accessible introductions to the Bible's most important characters, events and themes, opening up understanding of the Christian element in Western culture and of the Bible itself. With no prior biblical knowledge required, the volume offers a framework of understanding for those exploring literature, art, music and history at any level. The book provides: Extracts from the Bible Explanations of the context & beliefs of each passage Links to related biblical texts Examples of related key works of art and literature Brief biographies of key figures A comprehensive glossary defining important terms Chronology Suggested further reading This handy, easy-to-use volume is the essentialguide for those wishing to find out more about the Bible and its impact on the world around us.

Table of Contents

Acknowledgements vi
Abbreviations vii
Introduction 1(10)
THE OLD TESTAMENT 11(94)
1 In the beginning
13(18)
2 The history of Israel
31(52)
3 Poetry and wisdom literature
83(12)
4 The Prophets
95(10)
THE NEW TESTAMENT 105(117)
5 The birth and childhood of Jesus
107(25)
6 The ministry and teaching of Jesus
132(46)
7 The death and resurrection of Jesus
178(24)
8 The early Church
202(11)
9 The Book of Revelation (the Apocalypse)
213(9)
The Books of the Bible 222(3)
Timeline 225(3)
A-Z of people, places and terms 228(31)
Further reading 259

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