Introduction to Biblical Studies - Softcover

Steve Moyise

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0567083977 ISBN 13: 9780567083975

Publisher: T&T Clark International, 2004

Synopsis

This book offers an ideal introduction to the complex field of modern biblical studies. In nine short chapters, readers are introduced to questions of inspiration, canon and authority. Chapters follow on historical approaches to the Bible, such as source, form and redaction criticism. Comparisons with other literature, such as ancient flood stories or Egyptian psalms help to set the context for this, as well as an analysis of the purpose of each of the four Gospels. The historical approaches conclude with a discussion of the text of the Bible, asking such questions as, How did we get the Bible? Why do modern versions of the Bible differ from one another? In the second section, Moyise considers a number of approaches that seek to explain why people interpret the Bible in such different ways. Beginning with literary criticism, the book considers how texts 'speak' to readers and influence their attitudes, emotions, and behaviour. This is followed by liberation and feminist approaches, which consider how gender, ethnicity, and social location affect what people regard as important and hence how they interpret the Bible. The book concludes with a variety of theological approaches used by those who consider the Bible to be sacred scripture.

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About the Authors

Steve Moyise is Principle Lecturer in Theology at University College, Chichester

Steve Moyise is Professor of New Testament at the University of Chichester and author of The Old Testament in the Book of Revelation (Sheffield, 1995) and The Old Testament in the New (Continuum, 2001). He is the series editor of The T&T Clark Approaches to Biblical Studies.

Edition details

• Publisher: T&T Clark International
• Publication date: 2004
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0567083977
• ISBN 13: 9780567083975
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 2
• Number of pages: 160