Titolo: General Introduction to the Bible from Ancient Tablets to Modern Translations
Editore: Zondervan
Data di pubblicazione: 1990
Lingua: Inglese
ISBN 10: 0310453712
ISBN 13: 9780310453710
Rilegatura: Brossura
Condizione: New

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Riassunto

What does the word "Bible" mean? Who wrote the Bible? Has it changed over time? Why are there so many translations?

A General Introduction to the Bible answers these questions and more. Without becoming too technical for the average layperson, David Ewert surveys the history, formation, transmission, and translation of the Christian Bible in an informative and captivating way.

Topics include:

Meaning of "Bible" and the naming of biblical books
Transmission of sacred scriptures
The thousand-year story of the English Bible
Bible organization
Development of biblical languages
Canon of the testaments
Extracanonical books
Early versions of the Bible
Choosing a translation

Features include:

Photographs of ancient texts, Bible pages, key individuals, and settings
Maps and charts that show the development of languages, textual families, and the relationship of various translations and revisions
Suggested readings and an extensive glossary and index

From ancient tablets to modern translations—God's Word to humanity has been profoundly impacting the world for several millennia. And after learning about its fascinating history, your appreciation for the Bible will surely increase even more.

Informazioni sull?autore

The late David Ewert was professor emeritus and retired as president of Mennonite Brethren Bible College in Winnipeg, Manitoba.

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