Título: Bible, the - a Very Short Introduction
Autor: John Riches
Sinopse: It is sometimes said that the Bible is one of the most unread books in the world, yet has been a major force in the development of Western culture and continues to exert an enormous influence over many people's lives. This Very Short Introduction looks at the importance accorded to the Bible by different communities and cultures and attempts to explain why it has generated such a rich variety of uses and interpretations. It explores how the Bible was written, the development of the canon, the role of Biblical criticism, the appropriation of the Bible in high and popular culture, and its use for political ends. Acabamento: Paperback. Peso: 188g. Dimensões: 23 x 16 x 1.
Contexto da obra
Dentro do catálogo, este livro pode ser situado a partir do tema, da autoria e da proposta editorial. “Bible, the – a Very Short Introduction”, de John Riches, publicado pela editora Oxford Uk, em 2000 e com 168 páginas, integra a categoria Cristianismo. Esse enquadramento pode tornar mais clara a proposta do livro e o tipo de interesse que ele costuma despertar.
Editora: Oxford Uk
Páginas: 168
Ano: 2000
Edição: 1ª EDICAO
Linguagem: Inglês
ISBN:
ISBN13: 9780192853431
