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"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
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Book Description Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. 'The twentieth century's greatest historian of the Christian tradition' Daily TelegraphThe 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. The Bible is among the world's most influential and important books - and the most controversial. But how did it become the book we know it to be? This title charts its evolution from oral tales via Hebrew texts, Greek, and Latin translations, to its many different forms, offering an insight into the history. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability. Seller Inventory # 9780141022680
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