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)

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This book enables readers to gain an understanding of the world's religions by discussing their history, stances on contemporary issues, and how they compare and contrast to each other. It includes a discussion of several relatively new and emerging religions, as well as coverage of the indigenous religions of Africa and North America. It also examines various beliefs about current world issues such as ecology and euthanasia.

World's Religions, The: Worldviews and Contemporary Issues

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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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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.

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For courses in World Religions or Comparative Religions. This introduction to the world's religions provides an orientation to the study of religion; surveys the stages of development, worldviews, and current situations of the major world religions; and discusses the ways these religions respond to contemporary ethical issues. It also presents a sampling of new religious movements and looks to the possible ways the world's religions may interact in the 21st century. Its distinctive “framework for understanding” religious worldviews allows students to compare and contrast the teachings of religions objectively.

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