The Blackwell Companion to the Bible and Culture

By: John F. A. Sawyer (Editor)

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Hardcover | 2 October 2006 | Edition Number 1

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<i>The Blackwell Companion to the Bible and Culture</i> provides readers with a concise, readable and scholarly introduction to twenty-first century approaches to the Bible. <br> <ul> <li>Consists of 30 articles written by distinguished specialists from around the world <li>Draws on interdisciplinary and international examples to explore how the Bible has impacted on all the major social contexts where it has been influential – ancient, medieval and modern, world-wide <li>Gives examples of how the Bible has influenced literature, art, music, history, religious studies, politics, ecology and sociology <li>Each article is accompanied by a comprehensive bibliography <li>Offers guidance on how to read the Bible and its many interpretations </ul>

Industry Reviews

?As most of the contributors are not trained primarily as biblical scholars, the fresh perspective they bring will benefit specialists and non-specialists alike.? (Religious Studies Review, 1 September 2014)

?WithThe Blackwell Companion to the New Testament highly recommended for its biblical scholarship, The Blackwell Companion to the Bible and Culture seems more reader-friendly but just as thorough as indicated by its ample citations and impressive bibliographies at the end of each chapter. Both books also make excellent reference guides without overlapping. i.e., Instead of presenting approaches that influence our understanding of a biblical text,The Blackwell Companion to the Bible and Culture shows the influence of the Bible on literature, art, music, psychology, and even history and politics.? (Bible Reviewer, 7 December 2013)

"Perusing this well-edited, fully indexed Companion is an exhilarating experience that is likely to lead readers to offer a sincere, if breathless, thanks to all involved in its creation." (Choice)

This volume is a delight, full of interest and surprises. It contains a wealth of fine scholarship made readable and the book is highly recommended ? Immensely varied, accessible, and fascinating." (Journal of Contemporary Religion, October 2008)

?A sweeping and magnanimous overview ? admirably achieves its goal with wit, aplomb, and a disciplinary breadth that is all too rare in biblical studies today ? A welcome addition to the growing corpus of literature on the important relationship(s) between the Bible and culture.? (Review of Biblical Literature)

"An intriguing and highly engaging set of articles which demonstrate clearly how much of the world?s culture has been, and is, permeated with biblical imagery, ideas and influences." (Journal for the Study of the New Testament)

"A unique manual that demonstrates that biblical studies are no longer done exclusively in departments of theology ... For all reference libraries."
(International Review of Biblical Studies)

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