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The Oxford Companion to the Bible by Michael D. Coogan, Bruce M. Metzger (Hardcover, 1994)
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The Bible has had an immeasurable influence on Western culture, touching on virtually every aspect of our lives. It is one of the great wellsprings of Western religious, ethical, and philosophical traditions. It has been an endless source of inspiration to artists, from classic works such as Michaelangelo's Last Judgment, Handel's Messiah, or Milton's Paradise Lost, to modern works such as Thomas Mann's Joseph and His Brothers or Martin Scorsese's controversial Last Temptation of Christ. For countless generations, it has been a comfort in suffering, a place to reflect on the mysteries of birth, death, and immortality. Its stories and characters are an integral part of the repertoire of every educated adult, forming an enduring bond that spans thousands of years and embraces a vast community of believers and nonbelievers.The Oxford Companion to the Bible provides an authoritative one-volume reference to the people, places, events, books, institutions, religious belief, and secular influence of the Bible. Written by more than 250 scholars from some 20 nations and embracing a wide variety of perspectives, the Companion offers over seven hundred entries, ranging from brief identifications--who is Dives? where is Pisgah?--to extensive interpretive essays on topics such as the influence of the Bible on music or law.Ranging far beyond the scope of a traditional Bible dictionary, the Companion features, in addition to its many informative, factual entries, an abundance of interpretive essays. Here are extended entries on religious concepts from immortality, sin, and grace, to baptism, ethics, and the Holy Spirit. The contributors also explore biblical views of modern issues such as homosexuality, marriage, and anti-Semitism, and the impact of the Bible on the secular world (including a four-part article on the Bible's influence on literature).Of course, the Companion can also serve as a handy reference, the first place to turn to find factual information on the Bible. Readers will find fascinating, informative articles on all the books of the Bible--including the Apocrypha and many other ancient texts, such as the Dead Sea Scrolls, Pseudepigrapha, and the Mishrah. Virtually every figure who walked across the biblical stage is identified here, ranging from Rebekah, Rachel, and Mary, to Joseph, Barabbas, and Jesus. The Companion also offers entries that shed light on daily life in ancient Israel and the earliest Christian communities, with fascinating articles on feasts and festivals, clothing, medicine, units of time, houses, and furniture. Finally, there are twenty-eight pages of full-color maps, providing an accurate, detailed portrait of the biblical world.A vast compendium of information related to scriptures, here is an ideal complement to the Bible, an essential volume for every home and library, the first place to turn for information on the central book of Western culture.Product Identifiers
PublisherOxford University Press
ISBN-139780195046458
eBay Product ID (ePID)89078958
Product Key Features
Book TitleThe Oxford Companion to the Bible
AuthorMichael D. Coogan, Bruce M. Metzger
FormatHardcover
LanguageEnglish
TopicWriting & Reading, Religious History, Christianity
Publication Year1994
TypeReference
Number of Pages902 Pages
Dimensions
Item Height241mm
Item Width172mm
Item Weight1578g
Additional Product Features
Series TitleOxford Companions
Country/Region of ManufactureUnited States
EditorMichael D. Coogan, Bruce M. Metzger
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- 16 Dec, 2019
Excellent and informative.
An excellent and informative book, with easy to follow text. The information it offers is very well researched and reliable and offers something for all readers.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 05 May, 2023
Helps one to understand the bible
In a good clean conditionVerified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 11 Oct, 2023
Essential study resource
Great comprehensive study resource.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 12 May, 2016
Fountain of Information
Great book worth having in your library.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
