The Bible: A Historical and Literary Introduction

by Bart D. Ehrman

Overview

In The Bible: A Historical and Literary Introduction, Second Edition, renowned biblical scholar and New York Times Best-selling author Bart D. Ehrman provides an exceptionally engaging survey of the Bible. Comprehensive yet succinct, current in scholarship, rich in pedagogical tools, and easily accessible to students of all backgrounds, this is an ideal textbook for one-semester courses on the Bible. Ehrman covers every book in the canon, including the Apocrypha, explaining the historical and literary problems posed by the biblical texts and showing students how to analyze scholarly evidence and conclusions.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780195308167
Publisher:	Oxford University Press
Publication date:	09/16/2013
Edition description:	Older Edition
Pages:	432
Product dimensions:	7.90(w) x 9.90(h) x 0.40(d)

About the Author

Bart D. Ehrman is the James A. Gray Distinguished Professor at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. He has written or edited thirty books, including five New York Times best sellers. His publications include The New Testament, Sixth Edition (OUP, 2015), After the New Testament (OUP, 2014), and Forgery and Counterforgery (OUP, 2013).

Table of Contents

Each chapter ends with a "Take a Stand" section and Suggestions for Further Reading.

Editorial Reviews

"If one likens the shelves of basic Bible textbooks to a rock-strewn landscape, then Ehrman's The Bible is a gem. Oxford's price on this text is fair, reasonable, and easily the best buy among comparable texts. The Bible is a true value. For its unsurpassed accessibility and exceptional value, buy it and use it."—Wayne C. Kannady, Newberry College

"In The Bible, Bart Ehrman does a fantastic job of covering the material in a clear and engaging manner that does as much justice as possible both to its breadth and its details. I praise the inclusion of pedagogical suggestions in the Instructor's Manual; Ehrman's provision of these is simply wonderful."—James F. McGrath, Butler University

"The Bible is a high-quality work of current scholarship and thoughtful presentation. The textbook presents a wealth of information in a style that engages students and encourages them to go to the primary text."—Kim Williams Bodenhamer, Baylor University

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