The New Cambridge History of the Bible: Volume 1, From the Beginnings to 600
The New Cambridge History of the Bible: Volume 1, From the Beginnings to 600

Author: James Carleton Paget

Publisher: Cambridge University Press

Published: 2013-05-09

Total Pages: 1057

ISBN-13: 1316025640

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Recent years have witnessed significant discoveries of texts and artefacts relevant to the study of the Old and New Testaments and remarkable shifts in scholarly methods of study. The present volume mirrors the increasing specialization of Old Testament studies, including the Hebrew and Greek Bibles, and reflects rich research activity that has unfolded over the last four decades in Pentateuch theory, Septuagint scholarship, Qumran studies and early Jewish exegesis of biblical texts. The second half of the volume discusses the period running from the New Testament to 600, including chapters on the Coptic, Syriac and Latin bibles, the 'Gnostic' use of the scriptures, pagan engagement with the Bible, the use of the Bible in Christian councils and in popular and non-literary culture. A fascinating in-depth account of the reception of the Bible in the earliest period of its history.

The Cambridge History of the Book in Britain
The Cambridge History of the Book in Britain

Author: Lotte Hellinga

Publisher: Cambridge University Press

Published: 1999-12-09

Total Pages: 846

ISBN-13: 9780521573467

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This volume of The Cambridge History of the Book in Britain presents an overview of the century-and-a-half between the death of Chaucer in 1400 and the incorporation of the Stationers' Company in 1557. The profound changes during that time in social, political and religious conditions are reflected in the dissemination and reception of the written word. The manuscript culture of Chaucer's day was replaced by an ambience in which printed books would become the norm. The emphasis in this collection of essays is on the demand and use of books. Patterns of ownership are identified as well as patterns of where, why and how books were written, printed, bound, acquired, read and passed from hand to hand. The book trade receives special attention, with emphasis on the large part played by imports and on links with printers in other countries, which were decisive for the development of printing and publishing in Britain.

The First English Bible
The First English Bible

Author: Mary Dove

Publisher: Cambridge University Press

Published: 2007-11-29

Total Pages: 194

ISBN-13: 0521880289

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In the first study of the Wycliffite Bible for nearly a century, Mary Dove takes the reader through every step of the conception, design and execution of the first English Bible. Wyclif's work initiated a tradition of scholarly, stylish and thoughtful biblical translation, and remains a major cultural landmark.

An Introduction to the Medieval Bible
An Introduction to the Medieval Bible

Author: Franciscus Anastasius Liere

Publisher: Cambridge University Press

Published: 2014-03-31

Total Pages: 337

ISBN-13: 0521865786

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An accessible account of the Bible in the Middle Ages that traces the formation of the medieval canon.

The Cambridge History of Christianity
The Cambridge History of Christianity

Author: Augustine Casiday

Publisher: Cambridge University Press

Published: 2014-07-31

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781107423633

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This volume in the Cambridge History of Christianity presents the 'Golden Age' of patristic Christianity. After episodes of persecution by the Roman government, Christianity emerged as a licit religion enjoying imperial patronage and eventually became the favoured religion of the empire. The articles in this volume discuss the rapid transformation of Christianity during late antiquity, giving specific consideration to artistic, social, literary, philosophical, political, inter-religious and cultural aspects. The volume moves away from simple dichotomies and reductive schematizations (e.g., 'heresy v. orthodoxy') toward an inclusive description of the diverse practices and theories that made up Christianity at this time. Whilst proportional attention is given to the emergence of the Great Church within the Roman Empire, other topics are treated as well - such as the development of Christian communities outside the empire.

The Cambridge History of Judaism: Volume 2, The Hellenistic Age
The Cambridge History of Judaism: Volume 2, The Hellenistic Age

Author: William David Davies

Publisher: Cambridge University Press

Published: 1984

Total Pages: 766

ISBN-13: 9780521219297

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Vol. 4 covers the late Roman period to the rise of Islam. Focuses especially on the growth and development of rabbinic Judaism and of the major classical rabbinic sources such as the Mishnah, Jerusalem Talmud, Babylonian Talmud and various Midrashic collections.