Introduction to Biblical Studies
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Introduction to Biblical Studies

  1. 152 pages
  2. English
  3. PDF
  4. Available on iOS & Android
eBook - PDF

Introduction to Biblical Studies

About this book

This is an ideal introduction to modern biblical studies. Readers are introduced to questions of inspiration, canon and authority. This is followed by chapters on historical approaches to the Bible, such as source, form and redaction criticism. Comparisons with other literature, such as ancient flood stories or Egyptian psalms help to set the context for this. Moyise also asks such questions as 'How did we get the Bible?' and, 'why do modern versions of the Bible differ among themselves?' Moyise considers a number of approaches to the Bible. Beginning with literary criticism, he shows how texts 'speak' to readers and influence their attitudes, emotions and behaviour. This is followed by liberation, feminist and finally a variety of theological approaches used by those who consider the Bible to be sacred scripture. For the third edition Moyise has added two sections, one giving a basic outline of the biblical story together with a timeline and key dates, and another on dating the New Testament.

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Table of contents

  1. Title Page
  2. Copyright Page
  3. Contents
  4. Foreword
  5. Preface to the THIRD Edition
  6. Abbreviations
  7. Chapter 1 God and the bible
  8. Chapter 2 Historical approaches: The search for sources
  9. Chapter 3 Historical approaches: The search for context
  10. Chapter 4 Historical approaches: The search for intentions
  11. Chapter 5 Historical approaches: The text of the bible
  12. Chapter 6 Literary approaches: How do texts affect readers?
  13. Chapter 7 The role of readers: Gender, ethnicity and social location
  14. Chapter 8 The role of readers: Reading against the grain
  15. Chapter 9 Theological approaches
  16. Appendix
  17. Bibliography
  18. Index of Biblical References