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A General Introduction to the Bible by David Ewert

A General Introduction to the Bible

From Ancient Tablets to Modern Translations

David Ewert

Zondervan · Print & ebook · August 14, 1990

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Who it’s for
David Ewert surveys how the Christian Bible was formed, transmitted, organized, and translated.
Genres
Biblical Studies, Biblical History & Culture, Bible Handbooks
Published
Zondervan, August 14, 1990

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What does the word "Bible" mean? Who wrote the Bible? Has it changed over time? Why are there so many translations? A General Introduction to the Bible answers these questions and more. Without becoming too technical for the average layperson, David Ewert surveys the history, formation, transmission, and translation of the Christian Bible in an informative and captivating way.

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Topics include: - Meaning of "Bible" and the naming of biblical books - Transmission of sacred scriptures - The thousand-year story of the English Bible - Bible organization - Development of biblical languages - Canon of the testaments - Extracanonical books - Early versions of the Bible - Choosing a translation Features include: - Photographs of ancient texts, Bible pages, key individuals, and settings - Maps and charts that show the development of languages, textual families, and the relationship of various translations and revisions - Suggested readings and an extensive glossary and index From ancient tablets to modern translations—God's Word to humanity has been profoundly impacting the world for several millennia. And after learning about its fascinating history, your appreciation for the Bible will surely increase even more.

Bible Through Time

David Ewert surveys how the Christian Bible was formed, transmitted, organized, and translated.

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  • The Bible’s formation, transmission, languages, and canon
  • The thousand-year story of the English Bible

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  • Photographs of ancient texts, Bible pages, key individuals, and settings
  • Maps, charts, suggested readings, a glossary, and an index

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Biblical Studies51%
Biblical History & Culture42%
Bible Handbooks22%

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Publisher categories

  • Exegesis & Hermeneutics
  • Biblical History & Culture
  • Christian History
  • Church History
Authors
David Ewert
Publisher
Zondervan
Published
August 14, 1990
Format
Print & ebook
Reading lane
Exegesis & Hermeneutics