Description
Though written thousands of years ago, the Bible continues to fascinate and guide readers today. This book explains how the Bible that we use came to be in its present form.
Wegner introduces the Bible and its arrangement, describes how the various books were collected into a single canon, examines how the Bible was passed from one generation to the next, explores how and why early versions were produced, and discusses the myriad of English translations. Numerous charts, photos, and illustrations are included.
Author: Paul D. Wegner
Publisher: Baker Academic
Published: 08/01/2004
Pages: 462
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 1.85lbs
Size: 9.90h x 6.90w x 0.90d
ISBN13: 9780801027994
ISBN10: 0801027993
BISAC Categories:
- Religion | Christianity | History
- Religion | Biblical Reference | General
- Religion | Biblical Studies | General
Wegner introduces the Bible and its arrangement, describes how the various books were collected into a single canon, examines how the Bible was passed from one generation to the next, explores how and why early versions were produced, and discusses the myriad of English translations. Numerous charts, photos, and illustrations are included.
Author: Paul D. Wegner
Publisher: Baker Academic
Published: 08/01/2004
Pages: 462
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 1.85lbs
Size: 9.90h x 6.90w x 0.90d
ISBN13: 9780801027994
ISBN10: 0801027993
BISAC Categories:
- Religion | Christianity | History
- Religion | Biblical Reference | General
- Religion | Biblical Studies | General
About the Author
Paul D. Wegner (Ph.D., King's College, University of London) is professor of Old Testament at Phoenix Seminary, Scottsdale, Arizona.