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\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eExplore a timely introduction to the formation of the Bible in its historical and modern contexts\u003c/b\u003e\u003c/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIn the newly revised Second Edition of \u003ci\u003eA Contemporary Introduction to the Bible: Sacred Texts and Imperial Contexts\u003c/i\u003e, accomplished scholars and authors Colleen M. Conway and David M. Carr deliver a rigorous, accessible, and up-to-date introduction to the Bible. The textbook places the Hebrew Bible/Old Testament and New Testament in the broader context of world history, with a special focus on the empires that influenced the Bible\u0026rsquo;s formation. Readers are introduced to the academic study of the Bible through a range of scholarly approaches.\u003c/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReaders benefit from the inclusion of:\u003c/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eA thorough introduction to the Bible in its ancient contexts, from the emergence of Israel\u0026rsquo;s earliest traditions to the writing and reshaping of the Bible amidst Assyrian Babylonian, Persian, Hellenistic and Roman empires. \u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eThe most up-to-date work in the field, seamlessly integrated into every chapter \u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eA wealth of pedagogical features including study questions, bibliographies, timelines, and illustrations \u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eAn unparalleled coverage of both fundamental topics and cutting-edge issues, resulting in a truly outstanding textbook. \u003c/li\u003e \u003c/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003ePerfect for undergraduate and graduate students studying religion, history, sociology, and philosophy, \u003ci\u003eA Contemporary Introduction to the Bible: Sacred Texts and Imperial Contexts, Second Edition\u003c/i\u003e will also earn a place in the libraries of religious scholars and researchers seeking a one-stop reference to the Bible in its ancient and modern context.\u003c/p\u003e |
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