Whose Bible Is It?: A History Of The Scripture Through The Ages - Couverture rigide

Pelikan, Jaroslav Jan

Couverture rigide

ISBN 10 : 0670033855 ISBN 13 : 9780670033850

Editeur : Viking Pr, 2005

Synopsis

Book by Pelikan Jaroslav

A propos du livre

Revue de presse

"A crisp, remarkably succinct history of the Bible as preserved, interpreted, translated and canonized by the various faiths that believe in it." —Los Angeles Times

"Engaging . . . an excellent overview." —The New York Times Book Review

"Outstanding . . . Pelikan takes the reader through the process of scripture building with a fluency and ease that is both accessible and understandable." —Publishers Weekly (starred review)

"Masterly . . . Pelikan weaves a tapestry of the power of the Word to mold religious communities, nations, and culture. . . . Engaging, concise, and highly readable." —The Christian Science Monitor

Présentation de l'éditeur

The Bible is among the world's most influential and important books - and the most controversial. It affects not just religious beliefs but every aspect of our culture, including the very language we speak. But how did it become the book we know it to be? In this superbly written history, Jaroslav Pelikan charts its evolution from oral tales via Hebrew texts, Greek, and Latin translations, to its many different forms today, offering a new insight into the history of the last three thousand years. This is an enduring work of scholarship and a fascinating read.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Viking Pr
• Date d'édition: 2005
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 0670033855
• ISBN 13: 9780670033850
• Reliure: Relié
• Nombre de pages: 274
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
• Personne responsable: non disponible