David Norton

A History of the Bible as Literature

Volume 2, from 1700 to the Present Day

• Gebundenes Buch

Produktbeschreibung

A comprehensive 1993 history of modern literary discussion of the Bible and the idea of the Bible as literature.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Cambridge University Press
• Seitenzahl: 506
• Erscheinungstermin: 9. Oktober 2012
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 235mm x 157mm x 34mm
• Gewicht: 967g
• ISBN-13: 9780521333993
• ISBN-10: 0521333997
• Artikelnr.: 29339283

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