ISBN: 9780195377378

The field of biblical studies is dynamic, with new discoveries, new methodologies, and new perspectives continually enhancing the interpretation of the Bible. There is thus a need for an … Mehr…

The field of biblical studies is dynamic, with new discoveries, new methodologies, and new perspectives continually enhancing the interpretation of the Bible. There is thus a need for an up-to-date, comprehensive, authoritative, and balanced series of reference works for biblical scholars andstudents. The two-volume Oxford Encyclopedia of the Books of the Bible is the first in this series of specialized reference works, each addressing a specific subfield within biblical studies. The series aims to produce high-level scholarly reference works that are accessible and in-depth, going beyond thebasics to provide more specialized coverage. Books of the Bible provides a single source for authoritative reference overviews of scholarship on some of the most important topics of study in the field of biblical studies. The Encyclopedia contains almost 120 in-depth entries, ranging in length from 500 to 10, 000 words, on each of the canonicalbooks of the Bible, major apocryphal books of the New and Old Testaments, important noncanonical texts, and thematic essays on topics such as canonicity, textual criticism, and translation. Books of the Bible has extensive cross-references to other useful points of interest within the Encyclopedia, and comprehensive lists of abbreviations and an index for ease of use. Illustrations of various types supplement the text and enhance its appeal. Bibliographies for all entries further addto its usefulness. | The Oxford Encyclopedia of the Books of the Bible by Michael D. Coogan Hardcover | Indigo Chapters Books > Religion > General Religion P10107, Michael D. Coogan<

ISBN: 9780195377378

Hardback, [PU: Oxford University Press Inc], The field of biblical studies is dynamic, with new discoveries, new methodologies, and new perspectives continually enhancing the interpretati… Mehr…

Hardback, [PU: Oxford University Press Inc], The field of biblical studies is dynamic, with new discoveries, new methodologies, and new perspectives continually enhancing the interpretation of the Bible. There is thus a need for an up-to-date, comprehensive, authoritative, and balanced series of reference works for biblical scholars and students. The two-volume Oxford Encyclopedia of the Books of the Bible is the first in this series of specialized reference works, each addressing a specific subfield within biblical studies. The series aims to produce high-level scholarly reference works that are accessible and in-depth, going beyond the basics to provide more specialized coverage. Books of the Bible provides a single source for authoritative reference overviews of scholarship on some of the most important topics of study in the field of biblical studies. The Encyclopedia contains almost 150 in-depth entries, ranging in length from 500 to 10,000 words, on each of the canonical books of the Bible, major apocryphal books of the New and Old Testaments, important noncanonical texts, and thematic essays on topics such as canonicity, textual criticism, and translation. Books of the Bible has extensive cross-references to other useful points of interest within the Encyclopedia, and comprehensive lists of abbreviations and an index for ease of use. Illustrations of various types supplement the text and enhance its appeal. Bibliographies for all entries further add to its usefulness., Bibles<

2011, ISBN: 9780195377378

Editor: Coogan, Michael D. OUP USA, Hardcover, Auflage: Annotated, 1280 Seiten, Publiziert: 2011-12-08T00:00:01Z, Produktgruppe: Book, Verkaufsrang: 2510470, Slavery & Emancipation, World… Mehr…

Editor: Coogan, Michael D. OUP USA, Hardcover, Auflage: Annotated, 1280 Seiten, Publiziert: 2011-12-08T00:00:01Z, Produktgruppe: Book, Verkaufsrang: 2510470, Slavery & Emancipation, World History, History, Subjects, Books, Christianity, Religion & Spirituality, Encyclopaedias, Religious Studies, Press & Journalism, Media & Communication Industries, Communication Studies, Politics, Philosophy & Social Sciences, Format: Illustrated, OUP USA, 2011<

2011, ISBN: 9780195377378

Buch, Hardcover, [PU: Oxford University Press Inc], Oxford University Press Inc, 2011