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The Meaning of the Bible by Douglas A. Knight

The Meaning of the Bible

What the Jewish Scriptures and Christian Old Testament Can Teach US

Douglas A. Knight, Amy-Jill Levine

HarperCollins · Print & ebook · August 21, 2012

In The Meaning of the Bible: What the Jewish Scriptures and Christian Old Testament Can Teach Us, preeminent biblical scholars Douglas A. Knight and Amy-Jill Levine deliver a broad and engaging introduction to the Old Testament—also known as the Tanakh or Hebrew Bible—offering a wealth of compelling historical background and context for the sacred literature that is at the heart of Judaism and Christianity.

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Who it’s for
Readers interested in biblical scholarship and historical context
Themes
biblical studies, historical context, religious interpretation
Pacing
Reflective

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In The Meaning of the Bible: What the Jewish Scriptures and Christian Old Testament Can Teach Us, preeminent biblical scholars Douglas A. Knight and Amy-Jill Levine deliver a broad and engaging introduction to the Old Testament—also known as the Tanakh or Hebrew Bible—offering a wealth of compelling historical background and context for the sacred literature that is at the heart of Judaism and Christianity.

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John Shelby Spong, author of Re-Claiming the Bible for a Non-Religious World writes, "Levine and Knight have combined to write a book on the Bible that is as academically brilliant as it is marvelously entertaining. By placing our scriptures into their original Jewish context they have opened up startling and profound new insights. This is a terrific book."

Who it’s for

  • Readers interested in biblical scholarship and historical context
  • Students or scholars of the Old Testament or Hebrew Bible

Where it sits

Biblical History & Culture56%
Old Testament Studies47%
Old Testament Interpretation42%

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Publisher categories

  • Jewish History
  • Biblical Studies
  • Old Testament Studies
  • Biblical History & Culture
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  • Bible Study Guides
  • Historical Books (Old Testament)
  • Christian History
  • Judaism
Authors
Douglas A. Knight, Amy-Jill Levine
Publisher
HarperCollins
Published
August 21, 2012
Format
Print & ebook
Theme
biblical studies · historical context · religious interpretation
Reading lane
Jewish History