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The Bible: a Very Short Introduction
Language: en
Pages: 177
Authors: John Riches
Categories: Religion
Type: BOOK - Published: 2021 - Publisher: Oxford University Press

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This study explores the importance of the Bible in different communities and cultures and attempts to explain why it has such a variety of uses and interpretati
The Old Testament: A Very Short Introduction
Language: en
Pages: 161
Authors: Michael Coogan
Categories: Bibles
Type: BOOK - Published: 2008-03-28 - Publisher: OUP USA

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The author offers an exploration of the 'Old Testament', illuminating its importance as history, literature, and sacred text. He provides an overview of one of
The Hebrew Bible as Literature: A Very Short Introduction
Language: en
Pages: 116
Authors: Tod Linafelt
Categories: Religion
Type: BOOK - Published: 2016-04-12 - Publisher: Oxford University Press

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The Hebrew Bible, or Christian Old Testament, contains some of the finest literature that we have. This biblical literature has a place not only in the synagogu
Biblical Archaeology: A Very Short Introduction
Language: en
Pages: 168
Authors: Eric H Cline
Categories: Religion
Type: BOOK - Published: 2009-09-28 - Publisher: Oxford University Press

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Public interest in biblical archaeology is at an all-time high, as television documentaries pull in millions of viewers to watch shows on the Exodus, the Ark of
Jesus: A Very Short Introduction
Language: en
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Authors: Richard Bauckham
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Bauckham shows that Jesus was devoted to the God of Israel, with a special focus on God's fatherly love and compassion, and like every Jewish teacher he expound