James Barr
Holy Scripture : Canon, Authority, Criticism
- ISBN 13:
- 9780198263241
- author:
- James Barr
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- OUP Oxford
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 1983
- Pages:
- 186
- Genre:
- Religious History
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
The formation of scripture as our supreme guide and authority is a complex process. In this book, James Barr explores how the canon of holy scripture was established and its impact on our understanding of the Bible. The men who wrote the Bible did not have a single authoritative text to rely on. Instead, their writings were compiled over time into a unified collection. This process had significant consequences for how we interpret and understand the scriptures today. Barr's thought-provoking analysis sheds light on the ways in which our understanding of scripture is shaped by its historical context and the processes that have led to its current form.
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