Essays in Biblical Interpretation (Classic Reprint) - Couverture souple

Henry Preserved Smith

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 1330471849 ISBN 13 : 9781330471845

Editeur : Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

Essays in Biblical Interpretation offers a clear, historical look at how scholars read the Bible. It examines how critics have approached the Old Testament, including debates about authorship, compilation, and the influence of tradition on interpretation. The book traces how editors, theologians, and scholars over time have shaped methods, from literal readings to more historical and literary approaches, and why those changes matter for believers today.

The author moves through key topics, showing how different periods treated prophets, covenants, and apocalyptic writing. It highlights how modern readers can distinguish between literary technique and genuine meaning, sorting myth, history, and faith in the process. Throughout, the emphasis remains on a careful, text‑driven study that respects religious experience while seeking historical understanding.

• How old biblical texts were composed and edited, and what that means for interpretation


• Ways scholars distinguish between different authors and styles in biblical books


• How covenant concepts and prophecy have been read across history


• Suggestions for approaching difficult passages with historical sensitivity

Ideal for readers of biblical history, exegesis, and the history of interpretation who want a grounded, historical perspective on how the Bible has been read and understood through the centuries.

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Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Forgotten Books
• Date d'édition: 2018
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 1330471849
• ISBN 13: 9781330471845
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 208
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