Books

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Title Authors Description OpenBook ID
Reading the Bible Wisely Reading the Bible Wisely Richard S. Briggs What does it mean to take the Bible seriously? This introductory book explores how Scripture itself gives us the resources to read it wisely. First, it looks at the basic questions of reading in cont… OL16805010W
Literary interpretations of biblical narratives Literary interpretations of biblical narratives James Stokes Ackerman,Kenneth R. R. Gros Louis The trend toward elective courses in public schools and mounting interest in the Bible as an academic study prompted this collection of literary analyses. Literary Interpretations of Biblical Narrati… OL18860273W
The merchant enticed by the pearl of great price The merchant enticed by the pearl of great price Mary Joslin A classic and profound story. The tale originates from Jesus; it tells of a person's quest to find the finest pearls in all the world, and his discovery about what is really valuable. OL24656010W
John's gospel John's gospel Mark W. G. Stibbe In this innovative book on John's Gospel, Mark W.G. Stibbe introduces a wide readership to a number of literary approaches to the fourth gospel. He examines the character of Jesus using reader respon… OL3464229W
Christ Christ Jack Miles "Five years after his book about God as portrayed in the Old Testament - God: A Biography - Jack Miles gives us his consideration of Christ. He presents Christ as a hero of literature based only in p… OL3501563W
Les énigmes du passé Les énigmes du passé Jean-Louis Ska,Elena Di Pede Cet ouvrage interroge les énigmes dont la Bible est tissée, d'abord celles de l'histoire, dévoilées par archéologues et historiens, mais aussi celles des récits bibliques, qui transmettent un message… OL37150386W
An introduction to New Testament literature An introduction to New Testament literature Donald Juel Focuses on the four gospels and Acts following a brief survey of the historical & social background of the New Testament. OL450254W
Wit and humor of the Bible Wit and humor of the Bible Shutter, Marion Daniel Shutter explores humor in the Bible, as a correction and source of instruction, and as evidence of blessing. OL7729033W