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Marshall D. Johnson

 
9780802849199: Making Sense of the Bible: Literary Type as an Approach to Understanding
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ISBN 10: 0802849199 ISBN 13: 9780802849199
Editorial: Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing, 2002

Sinopsis

No book in the Western world has evoked more diverse interpretations than the Bible. One reason for this multiplicity of interpretation is the vast historical gap lying between the writing of the Scriptures and our own time. Can ordinary persons today really make sense of this body of ancient literature?In Making Sense of the Bible Marshall Johnson gives readers the tools needed to better understand Scripture by teaching them to recognize and handle the diverse kinds of literature that make up the Bible. Focusing on the eight major literary forms in the Bible -- wisdom literature, liturgical materials, quasi-historical material, prophetic writings, collections of laws and precepts, apocalyptic literature, letters, and Gospels -- Johnson describes each form’s central features and gives readers a sense of what to expect from each literary form and how to approach it. In addition, helpful appendixes discuss the forms of ancient Hebrew poetry, highlight the major literary types in biblical books, and provide suggestions for further reading.For inquisitive laypeople or students in search of the original meaning of the Bible, this book provides a thoughtful, concise, and nonsectarian introduction.

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Críticas

"Currents in Theology & Mission""A no-nonsense guide to understanding the Bible. . . . Consider it for your parish library; it's brief, but helpful."Dale C. Allison Jr."This is a superb introduction to the Bible and its various literary types. Marshall Johnson is a sure and careful guide whose splendid clarity helpfully exposes both the diversity of the biblical documents as well as their common emphases. Readers will find this brief but wide-ranging book full of wise, practical advice.""Library Journal""For the most part, literary typology as an instrument of interpretation has been the province of academics. In this brief volume, Johnson shows remarkable success in broadening that use to a wide, nonacademic audience. . . . This eminently sensible and attractively written book deserves a broad audience. Highly recommended." Currents in Theology & Mission"A no-nonsense guide to understanding the Bible. . . . Consider it for your parish library; it's brief, but helpful."Dale C. Allison Jr."This is a superb introduction to the Bible and its various literary types. Marshall Johnson is a sure and careful guide whose splendid clarity helpfully exposes both the diversity of the biblical documents as well as their common emphases. Readers will find this brief but wide-ranging book full of wise, practical advice."Library Journal"For the most part, literary typology as an instrument of interpretation has been the province of academics. In this brief volume, Johnson shows remarkable success in broadening that use to a wide, nonacademic audience. . . . This eminently sensible and attractively written book deserves a broad audience. Highly recommended." Currents in Theology & Mission-A no-nonsense guide to understanding the Bible. . . . Consider it for your parish library; it's brief, but helpful.- Dale C. Allison Jr.-This is a superb introduction to the Bible and its various literary types. Marshall Johnson is a sure and careful guide whose splendid clarity helpfully exposes both the diversity of the biblical documents as well as their common emphases. Readers will find this brief but wide-ranging book full of wise, practical advice.- Library Journal-For the most part, literary typology as an instrument of interpretation has been the province of academics. In this brief volume, Johnson shows remarkable success in broadening that use to a wide, nonacademic audience. . . . This eminently sensible and attractively written book deserves a broad audience. Highly recommended.- "Currents in Theology & Mission""A no-nonsense guide to understanding the Bible. . . . Consider it for your parish library; it's brief, but helpful." Dale C. Allison Jr."This is a superb introduction to the Bible and its various literary types. Marshall Johnson is a sure and careful guide whose splendid clarity helpfully exposes both the diversity of the biblical documents as well as their common emphases. Readers will find this brief but wide-ranging book full of wise, practical advice." "Library Journal""For the most part, literary typology as an instrument of interpretation has been the province of academics. In this brief volume, Johnson shows remarkable success in broadening that use to a wide, nonacademic audience. . . . This eminently sensible and attractively written book deserves a broad audience. Highly recommended."

Reseña del editor

No book in the Western world has evoked more diverse interpretations than the Bible. One reason for this multiplicity of interpretation is the vast historical gap lying between the writing of the Scriptures and our own time. Can ordinary persons today really make sense of this body of ancient literature? In Making Sense of the Bible Marshall Johnson gives readers the tools needed to better understand Scripture by teaching them to recognize and handle the diverse kinds of literature that make up the Bible. Focusing on the eight major literary forms in the Bible - wisdom literature, liturgical materials, quasi-historical material, prophetic writings, collections of laws and precepts, apocalyptic literature, letters, and Gospels - Johnson describes each form's central features and gives readers a sense of what to expect from each literary form and how to approach it. In addition, helpful appendixes discuss the forms of ancient Hebrew poetry, highlight the major literary types in biblical books, and provide suggestions for further reading. For inquisitive laypeople or students in search of the original meaning of the Bible, this book provides a thoughtful, concise, and nonsectarian introduction.

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Editorial
Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing
Año de publicación
2002
Idioma
Inglés
ISBN 10 
0802849199
ISBN 13 
9780802849199
Encuadernación
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Número de páginas
172
Contacto del fabricante
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