An Introduction to the Making and Meaning of the Bible
eBook - ePub

An Introduction to the Making and Meaning of the Bible

  1. 256 pages
  2. English
  3. ePUB (mobile friendly)
  4. Available on iOS & Android
eBook - ePub

An Introduction to the Making and Meaning of the Bible

About this book

A comprehensive and orthodox guide to biblical origins and interpretationĀ 
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How did we get the Bible? How do we interpret it? And what does it mean for our lives today? Michael B. Shepherd introduces undergraduates and seminarians to these crucial questions in this reliable and thorough new textbook.Ā Ā 
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Shepherd covers textual criticism, formation of the canon, and history of translation, all while remaining committed to Scripture's ultimate purpose—inviting us to salvation through Jesus Christ. Showing how the Bible directs its own interpretation, Shepherd encourages learners to listen to the Word of God, rather than twisting it to fit their own ends. His section-by-section treatment of the Bible encourages students to view the Bible as cohesive, while remaining sensitive to its diverse genres.Ā 
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Thorough and accessible, this textbook goes beyond typical historical introductions to spiritually form students learning to understand Scripture.Ā  An Introduction to the Making and Meaning of the BibleĀ is the serious, evangelical introduction your students need and will reference for years to come.

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Table of contents

  1. Cover
  2. Title Page
  3. Copyright
  4. Dedication
  5. Contents
  6. List of Tables
  7. Preface
  8. List of Abbreviations
  9. Introduction
  10. 1. The Making of the Bible
  11. 2. Text, Transmission, and Translation
  12. 3. The Meaning of the Bible in the Compositional Strategy of the Hebrew Bible
  13. 4. The Meaning of the Bible in the Compositional Strategy of the New Testament
  14. 5. The Textual World of the Bible
  15. Glossary
  16. Selected Bibliography