| People of the Book?: The Authority of the Bible in Christianity Contributor(s): Barton, John (Author) |
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ISBN: 0664250661 ISBN-13: 9780664250669 Publisher: Westminster John Knox Press OUR PRICE: $19.80 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: April 1989 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Religion | Biblical Criticism & Interpretation - General - Religion | Reference - Religion | Christian Theology - Systematic |
| Dewey: 220.6 |
| LCCN: 88028047 |
| Physical Information: 0.35" H x 5.25" W x 8.49" (0.29 lbs) 112 pages |
| Themes: - Theometrics - Academic - Religious Orientation - Christian |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: In this book, John Barton offers a positive but critical evaluation of biblical authority. Among other topics, he discusses the canon, the value of the Bible as historical evidence, the Bible's witness to the faith, and the place of Scripture in worship. He shows Christians that critical reading of Scripture is a help rather than a hindrance to their faith and affirms that they are not required to chose between fundamentalism and unbelief. |
Contributor Bio(s): Barton, John: - John Barton is Oriel and Laing Professor of the Interpretation of Holy Scripture at the University of Oxford in England. His publications include The Oxford Bible Commentary, The Original Story, Understanding Old Testament Ethics (WJK), and How the Bible Came to Be (WJK). |