Ideal for those who have had little or no previous exposure to an academic study of the Bible, this popular volume explores the literary, historical, and contemporary worlds of the Bible, drawing on the most recent trends in biblical scholarship. The book is not meant to be a substitute for reading the Bible, but rather enables readers to more meaningfully explore the Bible themselves. Includes maps to help readers visualize the lands and sites to which the Bible refers; and charts that show major periods, events, leaders, types of literature, etc. The Three Worlds of the Bible: An Orientation. Preparing for the Journey: An Orientation to the Methods of Biblical Study. Origins: The Book of Genesis. Covenant: Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers, and Deuteronomy. The Nation Israel: Joshua, Judges, First and Second Samuel, First and Second Kings (The Former Prophets). Covenant Advocates: The Prophets of Ancient Israel (The Latter Prophets). Israel's Sacred Songs: Psalms, Song of Songs, and Lamentations (The Writings I). The Way of Wisdom: Proverbs, Job, Ecclesiastes (The Writings II). The Rest of the Writings: Chronicles, Ezra, Nehemiah, Ruth, Esther, and Daniel. Jewish Life and Literature (200 B.C.E.-100 C.E.). The Proclaimer: Jesus of Nazareth. The Proclaimer Becomes the Proclaimed: Mark, Matthew, Luke, and John. The Birth of Christianity: The Acts of the Apostles. Paul: Apostle to the Gentiles: The Letters of Paul. The Growing Church: The Pastoral and General Epistles, Hebrews, and the Revelation to John. For anyone interested in the Bible.

An Introduction to the Bible: A Journey Into Three Worlds (5th Edition)

Hauer, Christian E.

Young, William A.

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Widely acknowledged as the best one-volume introduction to the Bible, this popular book explores the literary, historical, and contemporary worlds of the Bible, and is ideal for those who have had little or no previous exposure to the subject. Drawing on the most recent trends in biblical scholarship, the authors introduce readers to the dynamics of each of these worlds and the methods scholars have developed to study them, and encourage learners to engage in lively discussions of the contemporary significance of the Bible. For readers of the Bible who are seeking a more meaningful and insightful understanding of it.

An Introduction To The Bible: a Journey into Three Worlds

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For one-term, freshman/sophomore-level courses in Introduction to the Bible, Introduction to the Hebrew Bible/Old Testament, Introduction to the New Testament, The Bible as Literature, and Introduction to Religion. Text explores the literary, historical, and contemporary worlds of the Bible and shows dynamics of each of these worlds and the methods scholars have developed to study them, and encourage students to engage in lively discussions of the contemporary significance of the Bible. Includes coverage of recent trends in biblical scholarship.

An Introduction to the Bible: A Journey Into Three Worlds

For freshman/sophomore-level courses in Introduction to the Bible, Introduction to the Old Testament, The Bible as Literature, Introduction to Religion. Designed for those who have had little or no previous exposure to the academic study of the Bible, this text explores - individually - the literary, historical, and contemporary worlds of the Bible.

An introduction to the Bible: A journey into three worlds

An Introduction To The Bible approaches the Bible by considering it from three different 'worlds'-- literary, historical, and contemporary worlds. This unique approach underscore the dynamics of each of world and the methods scholars have developed to study them. The authors are especially careful to distinguish the historical and literary worlds for readers new to the discipline. Readers are also encouraged to consider and discuss the contemporary significance of the Bible.

An Introduction to the Bible: A Journey into Three Worlds, 7th Edition

Pearson

A book that has been read but is in very good condition. Very minimal damage to the cover including scuff marks, but no holes or tears. Binding has minimal wear. Pages are undamaged with minimal creasing no tearing, no pencil underlining of text, no highlighting of text, no writing in margins. No missing pages. Front cover jacket has bend on right edge.

Introduction to the Bible, An: A Journey into Three Worlds

Prentice Hall College Div.

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Christian E. Hauer, Jr., and William A. Young tell the story of a London parish church from its origins during Saxon times until the present, in the context of religious, social, political, and economic developments in the City of London and the nation.More than fifty photographs illustrate this unique volume, which contains many highlights within its informative sweep of London and church history.For those interested in archaeology, it provides fascinating archaeological evidence of the Roman and Saxon periods.For those interested in the most important playwright in Western literature, there is an examination of the relationship between William Shakespeare and two of his fellow actors, John Heminges and Henry Condell, both of the parish.There is a full account of the rebuilding of the church by Sir Christopher Wren after the Great Fire of London, contributing to the field of architectural history and enhancing our understanding of Wren's restoration of London churches.Those interested in church history will enjoy the account of the role of the church during the seventeenth-century English Revolution, focusing on the career of Edmund Calamy, one of the principal leaders of the Presbyterian wing in the Church of England. It also provides an understanding of the development of the origins of radical politics in the English and American traditions.Finally, it tells the amazing story of the re-erection of the Church of St. Mary, Aldermanbury, on the campus of Westminster College in Fulton, Missouri, as a memorial to Sir Winston Churchill who gave the historic "Iron Curtain" address at the College in 1946.

A Comprehensive History of the London Church and Parish of St. Mary, the Virgin, Aldermanbury: The Phoenix of Aldermanbury

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