An Introduction To The Bible: a Journey into Three Worlds

by Christian E. Hauer

Widely acknowledged as the best one-volume introduction to the Bible, this popular book explores the literary, historical, and contemporary worlds of the Bible, and is ideal for those who have had little or no previous exposure to the subject. Drawing on the most recent trends in biblical scholarship, the authors introduce readers to the dynamics of each of these worlds and the methods scholars have developed to study them, and encourage learners to engage in lively discussions of the contemporary significance of the Bible. For readers of the Bible who are seeking a more meaningful and insightful understanding of it.

Genres: Religion, Christianity, Academic, Theology, Biblical Studies

389 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1986

Reviews

[Blueize · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is fairly dense text. The first few chapters discuss the various critical approaches to Biblical analysis. The rest of the book is a review of the best information that those approaches have yielded.

[Irene · Rating 4 out of 5]

Good introductory text.

[Ashley Elizabeth · Rating 1 out of 5]

Overly dry and redundant.