The Biblical World (Hardcover)

by John Barton (Author) "The fact that this article appears under a dual heading reveals that there has been disagreement about the title, the extent, and, to some degree,..." (more)
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Editorial Reviews

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...produced on excellent paper and well bound, these volumes would make a splendid gift for seminarians, pastors, and teachers, as well as greatly enrich church libraries. All students of the Bible will enjoy turning to these volumes and reading through them at leisure. And surely no reader will fail to learn fresh things about the Biblical world.
–Walter Harrelson, Vanderbuilt Divinity School, Interpretation: A Journal of Bible and Theology, April 2003

This should prove a most valuable addition to any library. The illustrations, of which there are many, are helpful. Because the entries are not over-long they make for easier reading, essential in a reference work. - James Munson, Contemporary Review

The strength of the work is that it attempts to present a comprehensive and integrative approach discussing both the data and the nature of the interpretation of the data concerning the biblical text. This purposeful discussion of the interpretive process is usually missing from a historical geography or a Bible-backgrounds book....This work can be a helpful introduction to critical issues in biblical studies for those who only view the Bible as a 'cultural document'.
–Steven M. Ortiz, New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary. LA, Journal of the Evangelical Theological Society, June 2003

There is a wide coverage of important biblically related material....reflect[ing] the broad spectrum of theological and presuppositional viewpoints.
–David W. Baker, Ashland Theological Journal, 2002 --This text refers to the Hardcover edition.

Product Description
The Biblical World is a comprehensive guide to the contents, historical settings and social context of the Bible. It presents the fruits of years of specialist study in accessible form, and is essential reading for anyone who reads the Bible and would like to know more about how and why it came to be. --This text refers to the Hardcover edition.

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Product Details

• Hardcover: 2 pages
• Publisher: Routledge (August 2002)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0415275733
• ISBN-13: 978-0415275736
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