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The Bible
Author: Paula Gooder
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Retail Price: | $19.99 |
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ISBN: 9781851689903
Format: Paperback
Published: June 2013
Published By: Bloomsbury
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Published: June 2013
Published By: Bloomsbury
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Titles that are READY TO SHIP will be sent from our warehouse within 2 business days while stocks last. Click here for more details.
Product Description
An illuminating, wide-ranging, and impartial introduction to the bestselling book of all time An illuminating, wide-ranging, and impartial introduction to the bestselling book of all timeFrom the language of Shakespeare to the US presidential campaign trail, the Bible.s influence is all around us. It is the most-printed book of all time, yet, upon reading it, we are met not by one work but by many: a complex mix of history and parable, law and prophecy. In this authoritative and impartial introduction, Paula Gooder ably guides the reader in how to approach this multifaceted text, and explores its enduring influence on Western culture, from Renaissance art to Mel Gibson.s The Passion of the Christ. Featuring textboxes focussing on key details, Gooder provides an illuminating framework for understanding the Bible and shares her infectious enthusiasm for the topic. Covering its origins, content and interpretation, this wide-ranging primer will be of invaluable benefit to those of any and no faith alike.