Myth And History In The Bible

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Myth and History in the Bible

Author : Giovanni Garbini
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
ISBN 13 : 0567608867
Total Pages : 161 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (676 download)

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Download or read book Myth and History in the Bible written by Giovanni Garbini and published by Bloomsbury Publishing. This book was released on 2003-06-01 with total page 161 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Old Testament, and biblical scholarship itself, distinguishes between mythical and historical. This book argues that only historical thing in the Bible is the Bible itself, a superb product of Jewish thought. What is narrated in the Bible is only myth. But this myth about Israel's past was still built with fragments of history, or rather with written traditions that were different from those expressed in the actual text, and obviously more ancient. These essays follow in the spirit of his controversial History and Ideology in Ancient Israel, which combine detailed philological reseaerch, a wide knowledge of ancient Near Eastern literature and Biblical Archaeology--and a radical way of understanding what the biblical text is really telling us. This is an erudite and thought-provoking book, which should not be ignored by anyone who finds the origin of the Bible a fascinating and still largely unknown phenomenon.

101 Myths of the Bible

Author : Gary Greenberg
Publisher : Sourcebooks, Inc.
ISBN 13 : 1402230052
Total Pages : 341 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (22 download)

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Download or read book 101 Myths of the Bible written by Gary Greenberg and published by Sourcebooks, Inc.. This book was released on 2002-09 with total page 341 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The truth behind the biblical stories of the Old Testament.

Greek Myth and the Bible

Author : Bruce Louden
Publisher : Routledge
ISBN 13 : 0429828047
Total Pages : 370 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (298 download)

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Download or read book Greek Myth and the Bible written by Bruce Louden and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2018-11-06 with total page 370 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Since the nineteenth-century rediscovery of the Gilgamesh epic, we have known that the Bible imports narratives from outside of Israelite culture, refiguring them for its own audience. Only more recently, however, has come the realization that Greek culture is also a prominent source of biblical narratives. Greek Myth and the Bible argues that classical mythological literature and the biblical texts were composed in a dialogic relationship. Louden examines a variety of Greek myths from a range of sources, analyzing parallels between biblical episodes and Hesiod, Euripides, Argonautic myth, selections from Ovid’s Metamorphoses, and Homeric epic. This fascinating volume offers a starting point for debate and discussion of these cultural and literary exchanges and adaptations in the wider Mediterranean world and will be an invaluable resource to students of the Hebrew Bible and the influence of Greek myth.

The Bible among the Myths

Author : John N. Oswalt
Publisher : Zondervan Academic
ISBN 13 : 0310322421
Total Pages : 209 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (13 download)

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Download or read book The Bible among the Myths written by John N. Oswalt and published by Zondervan Academic. This book was released on 2009-08-30 with total page 209 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Sixty years ago, most biblical scholars maintained that Israel’s religion was unique—that it stood in marked contrast to the faiths of its ancient Near Eastern neighbors. Nowadays, it is widely argued that Israel’s religion mirrors that of other West Semitic societies. What accounts for this radical change, and what are its implications for our understanding of the Old Testament? Dr. John N. Oswalt says the root of this new attitude lies in Western society’s hostility to the idea of revelation, which presupposes a reality that transcends the world of the senses, asserting the existence of a realm humans cannot control. While not advocating a “the Bible says it, and I believe it, and that settles it” point of view, Oswalt asserts convincingly that while other ancient literatures all see reality in essentially the same terms, the Bible differs radically on all the main points. The Bible Among the Myths supplies a necessary corrective to those who reject the Old Testament’s testimony about a transcendent God who breaks into time and space and reveals himself in and through human activity.

Oxford Bibliographies

Author : Ilan Stavans
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9780199913701
Total Pages : pages
Book Rating : 4.9/5 (137 download)

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Download or read book Oxford Bibliographies written by Ilan Stavans and published by . This book was released on with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "An emerging field of study that explores the Hispanic minority in the United States, Latino Studies is enriched by an interdisciplinary perspective. Historians, sociologists, anthropologists, political scientists, demographers, linguists, as well as religion, ethnicity, and culture scholars, among others, bring a varied, multifaceted approach to the understanding of a people whose roots are all over the Americas and whose permanent home is north of the Rio Grande. Oxford Bibliographies in Latino Studies offers an authoritative, trustworthy, and up-to-date intellectual map to this ever-changing discipline."--Editorial page.

Give Me an Answer

Author : Cliffe Knechtle
Publisher : InterVarsity Press
ISBN 13 : 9780877845690
Total Pages : 172 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (456 download)

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Download or read book Give Me an Answer written by Cliffe Knechtle and published by InterVarsity Press. This book was released on 1986-03-31 with total page 172 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Cliffe Knechtle offers clear, reasoned and compassionate responses to the tough questions skeptics ask.

A History of the Bible

Author : John Barton
Publisher : Penguin
ISBN 13 : 0143111205
Total Pages : 642 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (431 download)

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Download or read book A History of the Bible written by John Barton and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2020-08-04 with total page 642 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A literary history of our most influential book of all time, by an Oxford scholar and Anglican priest In our culture, the Bible is monolithic: It is a collection of books that has been unchanged and unchallenged since the earliest days of the Christian church. The idea of the Bible as "Holy Scripture," a non-negotiable authority straight from God, has prevailed in Western society for some time. And while it provides a firm foundation for centuries of Christian teaching, it denies the depth, variety, and richness of this fascinating text. In A History of the Bible, John Barton argues that the Bible is not a prescription to a complete, fixed religious system, but rather a product of a long and intriguing process, which has inspired Judaism and Christianity, but still does not describe the whole of either religion. Barton shows how the Bible is indeed an important source of religious insight for Jews and Christians alike, yet argues that it must be read in its historical context--from its beginnings in myth and folklore to its many interpretations throughout the centuries. It is a book full of narratives, laws, proverbs, prophecies, poems, and letters, each with their own character and origin stories. Barton explains how and by whom these disparate pieces were written, how they were canonized (and which ones weren't), and how they were assembled, disseminated, and interpreted around the world--and, importantly, to what effect. Ultimately, A History of the Bible argues that a thorough understanding of the history and context of its writing encourages religious communities to move away from the Bible's literal wording--which is impossible to determine--and focus instead on the broader meanings of scripture.

My Professor Says the Bible Is a Myth

Author : Thomas B. Tribelhorn
Publisher : CrossHouse Publishing
ISBN 13 : 9780982948804
Total Pages : 360 pages
Book Rating : 4.9/5 (488 download)

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Book Synopsis My Professor Says the Bible Is a Myth by : Thomas B. Tribelhorn

Download or read book My Professor Says the Bible Is a Myth written by Thomas B. Tribelhorn and published by CrossHouse Publishing. This book was released on 2010-09 with total page 360 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The facts your college professor doesn't want you to know . . . Record numbers of high school and college students are giving up on God and the Christian faith . . . unable to defend their faith against the onslaught of academic 'facts' from their instructors that 'prove' there is no evidence to support the historical accuracy of the Bible. This explosive book exposes the claims against the Bible as a gross distortion of the evidence. Dr. Tom Tribelhorn brings a lifetime of experience and intensive study in Israel to bring students and their parents face-to-face with the real facts. You'll be surprised to learn that some of the strongest advocates of the Bible's historical accuracy are not Christians - but agnostic scholars who allow the archaeological evidence to speak for itself. Tribelhorn contends that God never intended for faith to be 'blind' ... but to include logical reasoning and historical evidence as part of the equation. The compelling defense he presents here has the power to change your life - and, if you already have doubts, to salvage your faith.

A Catholic Introduction to the Bible

Author : John Bergsma
Publisher : Ignatius Press
ISBN 13 : 1642290483
Total Pages : 1066 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (422 download)

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Download or read book A Catholic Introduction to the Bible written by John Bergsma and published by Ignatius Press. This book was released on 2018-09-04 with total page 1066 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Although many Catholics are familiar with the four Gospels and other writings of the New Testament, for most, reading the Old Testament is like walking into a foreign land. Who wrote these forty-six books? When were they written? Why were they written? What are we to make of their laws, stories, histories, and prophecies? Should the Old Testament be read by itself or in light of the New Testament? John Bergsma and Brant Pitre offer readable in-depth answers to these questions as they introduce each book of the Old Testament. They not only examine the literature from a historical and cultural perspective but also interpret it theologically, drawing on the New Testament and the faith of the Catholic Church. Unique among introductions, this volume places the Old Testament in its liturgical context, showing how its passages are employed in the current Lectionary used at Mass. Accessible to nonexperts, this thorough and up-to-date introduction to the Old Testament can serve as an idea textbook for biblical studies. Its unique approach, along with its maps, illustrations, and other reference materials, makes it a valuable resource for seminarians, priests, Scripture scholars, theologians, and catechists, as well as anyone seeking a deeper understanding of the Bible.

Deceptions and Myths of the Bible

Author : Lloyd Graham
Publisher : Citadel Press
ISBN 13 : 9780806511245
Total Pages : 496 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (112 download)

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Download or read book Deceptions and Myths of the Bible written by Lloyd Graham and published by Citadel Press. This book was released on 1991 with total page 496 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In Lloyd Graham's study, he claims his uncovering these deceptions and myths will help everyone acquire sufficient enlight-enment and knowledge to discover what is false. Mr. Graham believes it is time this scriptural tyranny was broken so that we may devote our time to man instead of God and to civilizing ourselves instead of saving our souls that were never lost. Book jacket.

Exodus

Author :
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9780986431029
Total Pages : pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (31 download)

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Download or read book Exodus written by and published by . This book was released on 2015-04-20 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An archaeological and historical investigation into the Biblical legends of the Israelite sojourn in Egypt, the Exodus from Egypt, and the conquest of the Promised Land.

Myth and Reality in the Old Testament

Author : Brevard Childs
Publisher : Wipf and Stock Publishers
ISBN 13 : 1608990354
Total Pages : 113 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (89 download)

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Book Synopsis Myth and Reality in the Old Testament by : Brevard Childs

Download or read book Myth and Reality in the Old Testament written by Brevard Childs and published by Wipf and Stock Publishers. This book was released on 2009-10-01 with total page 113 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Explore biblical theology with monographs from a diversity of experts. The Studies in Biblical Theology series includes a wealth of resources to help you understand the development of various doctrines, concepts, and terminology across the Old and New Testaments. Investigate the characteristics of worship in the early church with studies on its liturgy and sacraments. Fine-tune your understanding of Jesus' ministry by exploring his wilderness experience and the nature of his mission. Delve into detailed word studies, investigate Christological titles used by Paul, and come to a new appreciation of the Ten Commandments. These in-depth treatments will give you a better grip on key theological themes found throughout the Bible.

Finding Myth and History in the Bible

Author : Łukasz Niesiołowski-Spanò
Publisher : Equinox Publishing (UK)
ISBN 13 : 9781781791271
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (912 download)

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Download or read book Finding Myth and History in the Bible written by Łukasz Niesiołowski-Spanò and published by Equinox Publishing (UK). This book was released on 2016 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The essays collected in this volume focus on methodological and historical topics related to the study of the history of ancient Israel. Contributors offer readers new readings of disputed texts, new methodological tools for study of the ancient world inhabited by an entity called "Israel," and a variety of reinterpretations of biblical texts. Contributors include Thomas L. Thompson, Philip Davies, Niels Peter Lemche, Etienne Nodet, Mario Liverani, and many other leading academics.

Bible Myths and Their Parallels in Other Religions

Author : Thomas William Doane
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 648 pages
Book Rating : 4.A/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Bible Myths and Their Parallels in Other Religions written by Thomas William Doane and published by . This book was released on 1882 with total page 648 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Myth and Scripture

Author : Dexter E. Callender, Jr.
Publisher : Society of Biblical Lit
ISBN 13 : 1589839625
Total Pages : 325 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (898 download)

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Download or read book Myth and Scripture written by Dexter E. Callender, Jr. and published by Society of Biblical Lit. This book was released on 2014-07-02 with total page 325 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: !DOCTYPE HTML PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD HTML 4.0 Transitional//EN" html meta content="text/html; charset=ISO-8859-1" http-equiv="content-type" body An interdisciplinary collection for scholars and students interested in the connections between myth and scripture In this collection scholars suggest that using “myth” creates a framework within which to set biblical writings in both cultural and literary comparative contexts. Reading biblical accounts alongside the religious narratives of other ancient civilizations reveals what is commonplace and shared among them. The fruit of such work widens and enriches our understanding of the nature and character of biblical texts, and the results provide fresh evidence for how biblical writings became “scripture.” Features: Essays that explore how myth sheds light on the emergence of scripture Examples drawn from the Ancient Near East, Hebrew Bible, New Testament, and Greco-Roman world Articles by experts from a range of disciplines

The Conflict Myth and the Biblical Tradition

Author : Debra Scoggins Ballentine
Publisher : Oxford University Press, USA
ISBN 13 : 0199370257
Total Pages : 305 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (993 download)

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Book Synopsis The Conflict Myth and the Biblical Tradition by : Debra Scoggins Ballentine

Download or read book The Conflict Myth and the Biblical Tradition written by Debra Scoggins Ballentine and published by Oxford University Press, USA. This book was released on 2015 with total page 305 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In The Conflict Myth and the Biblical Tradition, Debra Scoggins Ballentine analyzes the ancient west Asian theme of divine combat between a victorious warrior deity and his enemy, typically the sea or a sea dragon.

The Bible Is Mythology

Author : travis haan
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781520692197
Total Pages : 124 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (921 download)

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Download or read book The Bible Is Mythology written by travis haan and published by . This book was released on 2017-02-24 with total page 124 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A once devout Christian, I dedicated myself to studying the Bible in an attempt to write the perfect argument for why the Bible is the word of God. Instead my studies led me kicking and screaming to the conclusion that the Bible is mythology. This book is a collection of essays detailing how I came to the conclusion that the Bible is mythology and Christianity does more harm than good in the world.