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

Christian E Hauer (Author), William A Young (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0136155308 | ISBN-13: 978-0136155300 | Publication Date: November 3, 2007 | Edition: 7

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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"One of the features I like about the Hauer and Young text is its attempt to bring the values and ethics of the Bible into the contemporary world through discussion questions. The questions are typically open-ended enough that any student can relate to them... and they allow students to realize that not everyone who reads the Bible understands its message in the same way." — Naomi Steinberg, DePaul University

"The text's three-world approach is a clear and accessible critical methodology for introducing students to the critical study of religious texts .... It balances the critical scholarship well with the more immediate practical and contemporary concerns of the typical undergraduate student. It does not get bogged down in exegesis, but neither does it merely summarize the Bible as others do. It occupies the perfect middle position ...." — Jeffrey W. Robbins, Lebanon Valley College

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From the Back Cover

Designed for readers who have had limited or no exposure to the academic study of the Bible, An Introduction to the Bible: A Journey into Three Worlds explores the literary, historical, and contemporary "worlds" of the Bible. These include 1) the Biblical text itself (literary world); 2) the contexts in which the Bible was originally written and interpreted (historical world); and 3) the many ways in which the Bible continues to influence people in the twenty-first century (contemporary world). Christian Hauer and William Young's distinctive approach has led students for almost twenty years to appreciate the richness of meaning and interpretation in the history of Biblical scholarship. The text features a full chapter on Jewish life and literature between 200 B.C.E. and 100 C.E., including a discussion of books of the Deuterocanon (Apocrypha), and demonstrates the continuing role of the Bible in religion, politics, art, literature, and music.

New to this edition:

• Thoroughly revised and updated introductory chapters, including content on archaeology (e.g., the James ossuary) and recent scholarship (e.g., the historical Jesus discussions).
• Each chapter now concludes with a new section: The Contemporary World: Case Studies, which expands and enriches students' appreciation of contemporary issues related to the Bible.
• Chapter 16 is expanded to explore the Bible's meaning and significance in environmental issues, popular culture, indigenous cultures, Islam and other religions, as well as politics, religion, art, music, and literature.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 432 pages
• Publisher: Prentice Hall; 7 edition (November 3, 2007)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0136155308
• ISBN-13: 978-0136155300
• Product Dimensions: 9.1 x 6.9 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.4 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 3.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Not Recommended as a Textbook, January 15, 2010

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I adopted Introduction to the Bible as my textbook for a 100-level Bible survey course at a four-year liberal arts college, and I have been sorely disappointed. While the content is generally sound and the approach and coverage suitable for the course, the price is absurdly high for what you get (even with Amazon's generous discount). There are no additional resources for instructors, and the book's design is aesthetically uninviting, which makes it all the more difficult to get students to do the reading.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Hardcore Biblical Study, March 20, 2008

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Jason G. Harrison "Brahmana of the Written Word" (West Sacramento, CA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Introduction to the Bible, An (6th Edition) (Paperback)

If you want a good beggining to the historical bible, this will not lead you astray. Full of useful information and unbiased in it's approach, by far the best book of it's kind that I have come across.

5.0 out of 5 stars BETTER THAN EXPECTED, January 27, 2012

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