Kugel, James L.
How to Read the Bible: A Guide to Scripture, Then and Now
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- ISBN 13:
- 9780743235877
- author:
- Kugel, James L.
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Bravo Ltd
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2008
- Pages:
- 848
- Genre:
- Religion - Commentaries / Reference
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 7 working days
Description
James Kugel's comprehensive guide to the Hebrew Bible offers a unique perspective on scripture and its enduring impact. By exploring the most significant stories of the Bible, from creation to the Babylonian conquest, Kugel contrasts modern scholarly understanding with traditional interpretations.
This book provides a nuanced examination of how ancient interpreters shaped their understanding of biblical texts, which were later transformed by modern scholarship. As Kugel moves chapter by chapter through the Hebrew Bible, he invites readers to consider the complex relationships between past and present, tradition and innovation.
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