Explore a timely introduction to the formation of the Bible in its historical and modern contexts
In the newly revised Second Edition ofĀ AĀ Contemporary Introduction to the Bible: Sacred Texts and Imperial Contexts, accomplished scholars and authors Colleen M. Conway and David M.Ā CarrĀ deliver a rigorous, accessible, and up-to-date introduction to the Bible. The textbook places the Hebrew Bible/Old Testament and New Testament in the broader context of world history, with a special focus on the empires that influenced the Bible's formation. Readers are introduced to the academic study of the BibleĀ throughĀ a range of scholarly approaches.
Readers benefit from the inclusion of:
- A thorough introduction to the Bible in its ancient contexts, from the emergence of Israel's earliest traditions to the writing and reshaping of the Bible amidst Assyrian Babylonian, Persian, Hellenistic and Roman empires.Ā
- The most up-to-date work in the field, seamlessly integrated into every chapterĀ
- A wealth of pedagogical features including study questions, bibliographies, timelines, and illustrationsĀ
- An unparalleled coverage of both fundamental topics and cutting-edge issues, resulting in a truly outstanding textbook.Ā
Perfect for undergraduate and graduate students studying religion, history, sociology, and philosophy,Ā A Contemporary Introduction to the Bible: Sacred Texts and Imperial Contexts, Second EditionĀ will also earn a place in the libraries of religious scholars and researchers seeking a one-stop reference to the Bible in its ancient and modern context.