In this seminal account, acclaimed historian Armstrong discusses the conception, gestation, life, and afterlife of historys most powerful book. She analyzes the social and political situation in which oral history turned into written scripture, how this scripture was collected into one work, and how it became accepted as Christianitys sacred text.
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In this seminal account, acclaimed historian Armstrong discusses the conception, gestation, life, and afterlife of historys most powerful book. She analyzes the social and political situation in which oral history turned into written scripture, how this scripture was collected into one work, and how it became accepted as Christianitys sacred text.
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Fair. May contain writing notes highlighting bends or folds. Text is readable book is clean and pages and cover mostly intact. May show normal wear and tear. Item may be missing CD. May include library marks.
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Good. Crease in front cover. Open Books is a nonprofit social venture that provides literacy experiences for thousands of readers each year through inspiring programs and creative capitalization of books.
Good summary of Bible source materials, its formation, and how the Bible has been used in the ensuing years..
brotherlew
Oct 29, 2009
a meticulously researched overview
Shows how inspirational texts were re-purposed in the light of human experience to form the book we have today. Includes some of the recent archaeological conclusions and discusses their impact on the story.
