The Oxford Illustrated Companion to the Bible

by Bruce M. Metzger, Michael D. Coogan (Editor)

The Bible has had an immeasurable influence on Western culture, touching on virtually every aspect of our lives. It is one of the great wellsprings of Western religious, ethical, and philosophical traditions. For countless generations, it has been a comfort in suffering, a place to reflect on the mysteries of birth, death, and immortality. Its stories and characters are an integral part of the repertoire of educated adults, forming an enduring bond that spans thousands of years and embraces a community of believers and nonbelievers.

The Oxford Illustrated Companion to the Bible is a vast compendium of information related to scriptures. In this lavishly illustrated edition, readers will find an ideal complement to the Bible, an essential volume for every home and library, and the first pace to turn for information on the central book of Western civilization.

Genres: Religion, Reference

328 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 2003

About the author

Bruce Manning Metzger (February 9, 1914 – February 13, 2007) was an American biblical scholar and textual critic who was a longtime professor at Princeton Theological Seminary and Bible editor who served on the board of the American Bible Society and United Bible Societies. He was a scholar of Greek, New Testament, and New Testament textual criticism, and wrote prolifically on these subjects. Metzger is widely considered one of the most influential New Testament scholars of the 20th century.[1][2]