The Sociology Of The Bible

The Sociology Of The Bible

Author: Ferdinand Schureman 1845-1925 Schenck

Publisher: Legare Street Press

Published: 2023-07-18

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781021521538

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This book provides a sociological analysis of the Bible, exploring the ways in which it has been used and interpreted in different social contexts throughout history. Schenck's work is a valuable contribution to the study of religion and society, and will be of interest to scholars and students in this field. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.


Inside the Mysteries of the Bible

Inside the Mysteries of the Bible

Author: The American Bible Society

Publisher: Liberty Street

Published: 2006-10-10

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781933405919

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The Bible is full of mysteries that have gripped millions of people over thousands of years.Here the most intriguing mysteries and unanswered questions like, Where is the garden of Eden? What ever happened to Sodom and Gomorrah? Where is the Ark of the Covenant today? are brought to life for todays reader through color illustrations and photos, as well as commentary by renowned biblical scholars. From the miracles of Jesus to spiritual powers to cosmic marvels of the ancient world, the Bibles mysteries are explored here.Chapters include The Story of Creation, Jesus: A Life Shrouded in Mystery, Angels and Demons, The Da Vinci Anti-Code, and others. Thanks to the collaboration of the American Bible Society, one of the worlds foremost providers of Scripture and Scripture resources, there are Bible passages and accompanying commentary, helping to make sense of these mysteries and their meaning for modern day life. American Bible Society is a 190 year old organization whose mission is to make the Bible available to every person in a language and format each can understand and afford, so all people may experience its life-changing message.


The Faith of a Quaker (Classic Reprint)

The Faith of a Quaker (Classic Reprint)

Author: John William Graham

Publisher: CUP Archive

Published: 2017-02-06

Total Pages: 468

ISBN-13:

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Excerpt from The Faith of a Quaker There arise also the insistent questions which beset all mystics, and which in Quakerism demanded a corporate, instead of an individual, answer. Was the light infallible? Was the claim to it an assumption of spiritual exaltation. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.


Classic Bible Storybook

Classic Bible Storybook

Author: Kenneth N. Taylor

Publisher: Tyndale House Publishers, Inc.

Published: 2009

Total Pages: 287

ISBN-13: 1414307691

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Each of these stories presents the accuracy of God's Word in language children can understand. Comprehension questions after each story reinforce the themes and help readers engage with the text.--From back cover.


Bible Now!

Bible Now!

Author: American Bible Society

Publisher:

Published: 2002-07

Total Pages: 456

ISBN-13: 9781585166466

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Ideal for readers ages 4 to 8, "Bible Now!" is filled with stories illustrated in full color and easy-to-read captions. Reading "toolboxes" includes tools to help children remember important people, places, words, and topics from the Bible. Maps and illustrated time lines. Text is adapted from the Contemporary English Version.


A History of the Bible

A History of the Bible

Author: John Barton

Publisher: Penguin

Published: 2020-08-04

Total Pages: 642

ISBN-13: 0143111205

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A literary history of our most influential book of all time, by an Oxford scholar and Anglican priest In our culture, the Bible is monolithic: It is a collection of books that has been unchanged and unchallenged since the earliest days of the Christian church. The idea of the Bible as "Holy Scripture," a non-negotiable authority straight from God, has prevailed in Western society for some time. And while it provides a firm foundation for centuries of Christian teaching, it denies the depth, variety, and richness of this fascinating text. In A History of the Bible, John Barton argues that the Bible is not a prescription to a complete, fixed religious system, but rather a product of a long and intriguing process, which has inspired Judaism and Christianity, but still does not describe the whole of either religion. Barton shows how the Bible is indeed an important source of religious insight for Jews and Christians alike, yet argues that it must be read in its historical context--from its beginnings in myth and folklore to its many interpretations throughout the centuries. It is a book full of narratives, laws, proverbs, prophecies, poems, and letters, each with their own character and origin stories. Barton explains how and by whom these disparate pieces were written, how they were canonized (and which ones weren't), and how they were assembled, disseminated, and interpreted around the world--and, importantly, to what effect. Ultimately, A History of the Bible argues that a thorough understanding of the history and context of its writing encourages religious communities to move away from the Bible's literal wording--which is impossible to determine--and focus instead on the broader meanings of scripture.