The Bible: A Very Short Introduction
John Riches
Jun 2021 · Tantor Media Inc · Narrated by Jennifer Van Dyck
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It is sometimes said that the Bible is one of the most unread books in the world, yet it has been a major force in the development of Western culture and continues to exert an enormous influence over many people's lives. This Very Short Introduction looks at the importance accorded to the Bible by different communities and cultures and attempts to explain why it has generated such a rich variety of uses and interpretations. It explores how the Bible was written, the development of the canon, the role of Biblical criticism, the appropriation of the Bible in high and popular culture, and its use for political ends.
About the author
John Riches was until his retirement in 2003 professor of divinity and biblical criticism at Glasgow University. He is the author or coauthor of several books, including Galatians Through the Centuries, What is Contextual Bible Study?, and The Bible: A Very Short Introduction.
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