In recent decades, reception history has become an increasingly important and controversial topic of discussion in biblical studies. Rather than attempting to recover the original meaning of biblical texts, reception history focuses on exploring the history of interpretation. In doing so it locates the dominant historical-critical scholarly paradigm within the history of interpretation, rather than over and above it. At the same time, the breadth of material and hermeneutical issues that reception history engages with questions any narrow understanding of the history of the Bible and its effects on faith communities.  The challenge that reception history faces is to explore tradition without either reducing its meaning to what faith communities think is important, or merely offering anthologies of interesting historical interpretations. This major new handbook addresses these matters by presenting reception history as an enterprise (not a method) that questions and understands tradition afresh.   The Oxford Handbook of the Reception History of the Bible consciously allows for the interplay of the traditional and the new through a two-part structure. Part I comprises a set of essays surveying the outline, form, and content of twelve key biblical books that have been influential in the history of interpretation. Part II offers a series of in-depth case studies of the interpretation of particular key biblical passages or books with due regard for the specificity of their social, cultural or aesthetic context.   These case studies span two millennia of interpretation by readers with widely differing perspectives. Some are at the level of a group response (from Gnostic readings of Genesis, to Post-Holocaust Jewish interpretations of Job); others examine individual approaches to texts (such as Augustine and Pelagius on Romans, or Gandhi on the Sermon on the Mount). Several chapters examine historical moments, such as the 1860 debate over Genesis and evolution, while others look to wider themes such as non-violence or millenarianism. Further chapters study in detail the works of popular figures who have used the Bible to provide inspiration for their creativity, from Dante and Handel, to Bob Dylan and Dan Brown.

The Oxford Handbook of the Reception History of the Bible (Oxford Handbooks)

History

ROWLAND, Christopher

World

Oxford University Press

This text provides an argued account of the beginnings of the Christian movement: a third of it on the Judaism of the first century, a third on Jesus, and a third on Paul and the development from messianic sect to Christian religion. It provides outlines of New Testament essays for students.

Christian origins: an account of the setting and character of the most important Messianic sect of Judaism

SPCK Publishing

"Dr Rowland has written a splendid book. He has put together in manageable space a well-read and well-argued account of the beginnings of the Christian movement: a third of it on the Judaism of the first century, a third on Jesus, and a third on Paul and the development from messianic sect to Christian religion. If you are a student, here are the outlines of your New Testament essays, conveniently cut up into three- and four-page sections. If you are a clergyman or teacher, here are the results of all the years of scholarship since you graduated. If you are a professional, here are many insights and nuances which you can weigh with profit." Michael Goulder, Theology

Christian Origins: An Account of the Setting and Character of the Most Important Messianic Sect of Judaism

Society for Promoting Christian

The Bible was crucial for William Blake and for his poetic genius, whether as an object of criticism or as an inspiration. This book—the first substantial study of the topic in sixty years—locates Blake within the broad spectrum of Christian biblical interpretation and explores the ways in which Blake engaged with the Bible. Christopher Rowland argues that Blake's approach to the Bible was broadly consistent, even though he underwent something of a religious change in his later years. The author also shows how Blake saw himself as being in the prophetic tradition and also as somehow continuing the work of John of Patmos, author of the Book of Revelation.

Blake and the Bible

Arts & Photography

History & Criticism

Yale University Press

The History of Christian Theology: Vol.2: the Study and Use of the Bible

The History of Christian Theology: Vol.2: The Study and Use of the Bible

Rogerson, John

Barnabas, Lindars

Religion & Spirituality

HarperCollins, Publishers

Revelation: The Apocalypse of Jesus Christ

This ground-breaking commentary on The Revelation to John (the Apocalypse) reveals its far-reaching influence on society and culture, and its impact on the church through the ages. 
<ul> <li>Explores the far-reaching influence of the Apocalypse on society and culture. 
</li> <li>Shows the book's impact on the Christian church through the ages. 
</li> <li>Looks at interpretations of the Apocalypse by theologians, ranging from Augustine to late twentieth century liberation theologians. 
</li> <li>Considers the book's effects on writers, artists, musicians, political figures, visionaries, and others, including Dante, Hildegard of Bingen, Milton, Newton, the English Civil war radicals, Turner, Blake, Handel, and Franz Schmidt. 
</li> <li>Provides access to material not readily available elsewhere. 
</li> <li>Will appeal to students and scholars across a wide range of disciplines, as well as to general readers.</li> </ul>
 More information about this series is available from the Blackwell Bible Commentaries website at http://www.bbibcomm.net/

Kovacs, Judith

Wiley/Blackwell

This important book provides a sampling of liberation theology's use of biblical texts, relating it to the "standard" methods of interpretation in Europe and America. Divided into four sections, the book sets out contemporary readings of the parable of Jesus influenced by a liberationist perspective; identifies the biblical and theoretical foundations of liberation theology, comparing them with the dominant exegetical paradigm in the first world; explores the way in which liberation exegesis affects reading the canonical accounts of Jesus; and argues that liberation theology cannot be seen solely as a third-world phenomenon.

Liberating Exegesis: The Challenge of Liberation Theology to Biblical Studies

Corner, Mark

Christian Books & Bibles

Westminster/John Knox Press

This series of biblical commentaries is the first to be based on the Revised English Bible, and incorporates the most recent research into both Old and New Testament books. Written by experienced scholars for the use of ministers, preachers, teachers, students, and church leaders, they relate the texts in their ancient settings to the needs of Christians in a multi-racial, multi-faith society.

Revelation (Epworth Commentaries)

Epworth Pr

Radical Christianity

Blackwell*publishers

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The Oxford Handbook of the Reception History of the Bible (Oxford Handbooks)

Christian origins: an account of the setting and character of the most important Messianic sect of Judaism

Christian Origins: An Account of the Setting and Character of the Most Important Messianic Sect of Judaism

Blake and the Bible

The History of Christian Theology: Vol.2: The Study and Use of the Bible

Revelation: The Apocalypse of Jesus Christ

Revelation: The Apocalypse of Jesus Christ

Liberating Exegesis: The Challenge of Liberation Theology to Biblical Studies

Revelation (Epworth Commentaries)

Radical Christianity