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THE BLACKWELL COMPANION TO THE BIBLE AND CULTURE
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By: |
John F. A. Sawyer (Editor) |
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ISBN 10: |
1405101369 |
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9781405101363 |
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Publisher: |
JOHN WILEY AND SONS LTD |
Pub. date: |
1 February, 2006 |
Series: |
Wiley-Blackwell Companions to Religion |
Pages: |
564 |
Description: |
* A stimulating, readable, one-volume reference source about twenty-first century approaches to the Bible. * Consists of 30 articles written by distinguished specialists from around the world. |
Synopsis: |
The Blackwell Companion to the Bible and Culture provides readers with a concise, readable and scholarly introduction to twenty-first century approaches to the Bible. * Consists of 30 articles written by distinguished specialists from around the world* Draws on interdisciplinary and international examples to explore how the Bible has impacted on all the major social contexts where it has been influential - ancient, medieval and modern, world-wide* Gives examples of how the Bible has influenced literature, art, music, history, religious studies, politics, ecology and sociology* Each article is accompanied by a comprehensive bibliography* Offers guidance on how to read the Bible and its many interpretations |
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10 illustrations |
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UK |
Imprint: |
Wiley-Blackwell (an imprint of John Wiley & Sons Ltd) |
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