How to Read the Bible by Steven L Mckenzie
Argues that Bible readers must grasp the intentions of the biblical authors themselves - what sort of texts they thought they were writing and how they would have been understood by their intended audience. This book examines many genres that are typically misunderstood, offering readings of specific texts to show how the confusion arises.
..the author has produced a worthwhile taster for the fruits of the historical-critical method and How to Read the Bible would be a valuable textbook to accompany biblical studies introductory modules. * Paul Middleton, Theology *
...a remarkably readable, balanced, and clear set of arguments that can appeal as much to the non-theologian as to the biblical scholar...a very useful book, which this reviewer can warmly recommend to anyone interested in finding out how to read the Bible. * Reviews in Religion and Theology *
...a remarkably readable, balanced, and clear set of arguments that can appeal as much to the non-theologian as to the biblical scholar...a very useful book, which this reviewer can warmly recommend to anyone interested in finding out how to read the Bible. * Reviews in Religion and Theology *
Steven McKenzie is Professor of Hebrew Bible at Rhodes College, in Memphis, Tennessee. A renowned scholar of the Bible, his previous books include King David: A Biography and To Each Its Own Meaning: An Introduction to Biblical Criticisms and Their Application.
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| ISBN 13 | 9780195161496 |
| ISBN 10 | 0195161491 |
| Title | How to Read the Bible |
| Author | Steven L Mckenzie |
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| Binding Type | Hardback |
| Publisher | Oxford University Press Inc |
| Year published | 2006-01-26 |
| Number of pages | 224 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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