Exploring the Origins of the Bible: Canon Formation in Historical, Literary, and Theological Perspective (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9780801032424)

How did the Bible we have come to be? What do biblical scholars mean when they talk about canon, the Septuagint, the Apocrypha, or the Masoretic Text? All this biblical study is interesting, but does it really matter? Leading international scholars explain that it does. This thought-provoking and cutting-edge collection will help you go deeper in your understanding of the biblical writings, how those writings became canonical Scripture, and why canon matters. Beginning with an explanation of the different versions of the Hebrew Bible, scholars in different areas of expertise explore the complexities and issues related to the Old and New Testament canons, why different Jewish and Christian communities have different collections, and the importance of canon to theology.

Author: Emanuel Tov
ISBN-10: 0801032423
ISBN-13: 9780801032424
Publisher: Baker Academic
Language: English
Published: 10/01/2008
Pages: 272
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.86lbs
Size: 8.42h x 5.52w x 0.69d