Introduction to Biblical Studies, Third Edition - Softcover

Steve Moyise

Softcover

ISBN 10: 056717557X ISBN 13: 9780567175571

Publisher: Bloomsbury T&T Clark, 2013

Synopsis

This is an ideal introduction to modern biblical studies. Readers are introduced to questions of inspiration, canon and authority. This is followed by chapters 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. Moyise also asks such questions as 'How did we get the Bible?' and, 'why do modern versions of the Bible differ among themselves?'

Moyise considers a number of approaches to the Bible. Beginning with literary criticism, he shows how texts 'speak' to readers and influence their attitudes, emotions and behaviour. This is followed by liberation, feminist and finally a variety of theological approaches used by those who consider the Bible to be sacred scripture. For the third edition Moyise has added two sections, one giving a basic outline of the biblical story together with a timeline and key dates, and another on dating the New Testament.

About this title

About the Author

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: Bloomsbury T&T Clark
• Publication date: 2013
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 056717557X
• ISBN 13: 9780567175571
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 3
• Number of pages: 192