David Norton

A History of the Bible as Literature

Volume 2, from 1700 to the Present Day

• Broschiertes Buch

Produktbeschreibung

This volume traces how opinions of the King James Bible changed from the eighteenth-century view that it had 'all the disadvantages of an old prose translation' to nineteenth-century praise for 'the noblest monument of English prose'. It also shows how literary criticism has shaped understanding of the Bible and how the Bible has shaped literary criticism.

Produktdetails

• A History of the Bible as Literature
• Verlag: Cambridge University Press
• Seitenzahl: 508
• Erscheinungstermin: 26. Oktober 2004
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 234mm x 156mm x 27mm
• Gewicht: 714g
• ISBN-13: 9780521617017
• ISBN-10: 0521617014
• Artikelnr.: 14727847

Inhaltsangabe

List of abbreviations; 1. The early eighteenth century and the KJB; 2. Mid-century; 3. The critical rise of the KJB; 4. Romantics and the Bible; 5. Literary discussion to mid-Victorian times; 6. The Revised Version; 7. 'The Bible as Literature'; 8. The later reputation of the KJB; 9. Narrative and unity: modern preoccupations; 10. This (spiritual) treasure in earthen/earthenware/clay vessels/pots/jars; Appendix; Bibliography; General index; Biblical index.

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List of abbreviations
1. The early eighteenth century and the KJB
2. Mid-century
3. The critical rise of the KJB
4. Romantics and the Bible
5. Literary discussion to mid-Victorian times
6. The Revised Version
7. 'The Bible as Literature'
8. The later reputation of the KJB
9. Narrative and unity: modern preoccupations
10. This (spiritual) treasure in earthen/earthenware/clay vessels/pots/jars
Appendix
Bibliography
General index
Biblical index.

Rezensionen

'Reviewing the first volume of David Norton's substantial history, Frank Kermode thought that 'many would look forward to reading the second part', and I doubt that he has been disappointed.' John Lennard, Theological Book Review"Reviewing the first volume of David Norton's substantial history, Frank Kermode thought that many would look forward to reading the second part, and I doubt that he has been disappointed." John Lennard, Theological Book Review