The Bible, John Riches
The Bible, John Riches
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The Bible
A Very Short Introduction

Author: John Riches

Narrator: John Riches

Unabridged: 4 hr 42 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Tantor Media

Published: 06/08/2021


Synopsis

It is sometimes said that the Bible is one of the most unread books in the world, yet it has been a major force in the development of Western culture and continues to exert an enormous influence over many people's lives. This Very Short Introduction looks at the importance accorded to the Bible by different communities and cultures and attempts to explain why it has generated such a rich variety of uses and interpretations. It explores how the Bible was written, the development of the canon, the role of Biblical criticism, the appropriation of the Bible in high and popular culture, and its use for political ends.

About John Riches

John Riches was until his retirement in 2003 professor of divinity and biblical criticism at Glasgow University. He is the author or coauthor of several books, including Galatians Through the Centuries, What is Contextual Bible Study?, and The Bible: A Very Short Introduction.


Reviews

Goodreads review by J.G. Keely on June 01, 2007

I usually like historical fiction, but this particular example has been so mitigated by the poorly-hidden didactic tautology of its too-many-cooks legion of anonymous authors and editors that it was rather difficult to enjoy. It also fell into a similar trap to the somewhat similar 'Da Vinci Code',......more

Goodreads review by Adrienne on May 29, 2007

This is the only book you need for life. This is life's instruction manual. It will give you history, answers for EVERY issue of life, comfort in times of sorrow, encouragment, prophecy (only book with prophecies that all came true) and best of all the TRUTH of why we are here. This book is actually......more

Goodreads review by Jack on November 06, 2009

I offer a a logical review for you: Okay let's be realistic here, people who give this book one star are simply biased and blind to the beauty contained in this book. Whether you believe the theology behind this book or not you cannot deny the power and brilliance it contains. The whole idea of livin......more

Goodreads review by Manny on September 23, 2014

I've already done a review of the New Testament, so this one will focus on the first part of the book. Looking at other reviews, most of them seem to fall into a small number of categories. First, there are the people who are telling me that this is the word of God, and the greatest book ever writte......more

Goodreads review by Mads on September 10, 2021

Hello lesbians. Not sure if ur aware but not only does this banger contain the Book of Ruth, aka book of milf, story of star crossed yearning lesbian luvrs, but also the Song of Solomon, an 8 chapter poem which is actually just butch/femme erotica. David and Jonathan are also lesbians. Hope this hel......more