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Exploring the Origins of the Bible – Canon Formation in Historical, Literary, and Theological Perspective
Craig Evans
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Description for Exploring the Origins of the Bible – Canon Formation in Historical, Literary, and Theological Perspective
Paperback. Canon Formation in Historical, Literary, and Theological Perspective. 272 pages. Editor(s): Evans, Craig A.; Tov, Emanuel. Cateogry: (G) General (US: Trade). BIC Classification: HRCG. Dimension: 216 x 139 x 19. Weight: 390.
How did the Bible we have come to be? What do biblical scholars mean when they talk about canon, the Septuagint, the Apocrypha, or the Masoretic Text? All this biblical study is interesting, but does it really matter? Leading international scholars explain that it does. This thought-provoking and cutting-edge collection will help you go deeper in your understanding of the biblical writings, how those writings became canonical Scripture, and why canon matters. Beginning with an explanation of the different versions of the Hebrew Bible, scholars in different areas of expertise explore the complexities and issues related to the Old and ... Read more
How did the Bible we have come to be? What do biblical scholars mean when they talk about canon, the Septuagint, the Apocrypha, or the Masoretic Text? All this biblical study is interesting, but does it really matter? Leading international scholars explain that it does. This thought-provoking and cutting-edge collection will help you go deeper in your understanding of the biblical writings, how those writings became canonical Scripture, and why canon matters. Beginning with an explanation of the different versions of the Hebrew Bible, scholars in different areas of expertise explore the complexities and issues related to the Old and ... Read more
Product Details
Publisher
Baker Publishing Group
Number of pages
272
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2008
Condition
New
Number of Pages
272
Place of Publication
Ada, MI, United States
ISBN
9780801032424
SKU
V9780801032424
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About Craig Evans
Craig A. Evans (PhD, Claremont Graduate University) is Payzant Distinguished Professor of New Testament at Acadia Divinity College in Wolfville, Nova Scotia, and is the author of more than thirty books. Emanuel Tov (PhD, Hebrew University) is J. L. Magnes Professor of Bible at Hebrew University in Jerusalem and editor-in-chief of the Dead Sea Scrolls Publication Project. He was awarded ... Read more
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