A list of books by author stephen harris and links to the best prices on stephen harris books. How the bible became available in english translation. Harris writes in a manner that is easily understood. Click to read more about understanding the bible by stephen l. Stephen harris text is the bestselling nonsectarian guide designed for students undertaking their first systematic study of the bible, and it is the only singlevolume text that provides both a comprehensive historicalcultural background for the entire biblical era and a rigorous analysis of each individual work of the old testament, apocrypha, and new testament. Im using this in my bible as literature college class. It presents the history of the bibles authorship and origins in factual terms, but it is fair and balanced.
Harris is professor emeritus of humanities and religious studies at california state university, sacramento, where he served ten years as. Buy understanding the bible 7th edition 9780072965483 by na for up to 90% off at. Understanding the bible kindle edition by stephen harris. Understanding the bible 9780073407449 by harris, stephen and a great selection of similar new, used and collectible books available now at great prices. Understanding the bible kindle edition by harris, stephen. Find 9780073407449 understanding the bible 8th edition by stephen harris at over 30 bookstores. Understanding the bible edition 8 by stephen harris. Harris february 5, 1937 april 14, 2019 was professor emeritus of humanities. Understanding the bible acquaints readers with the content as well as the major it is the only singlevolume introductory textbook that places each book of the old testament, apocrypha, and the new testament fully in its historical and cultural context. Rent understanding the bible 8th edition 9780073407449 and save up to 80% on textbook rentals and 90% on used textbooks. Harris is professor emeritus of humanities and religious studies at california state university, sacramento, where he served ten years as department chair.
Softcover, 8 x11 inches, understanding the bible by stephen l harris. Understanding the bible acquaints readers with the content as well as the major themes of each biblical book, and familiarizes them with the goals and methods of important scholarship. Understanding the bible by stephen harris and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Find 9780073407449 understanding the bible 8th edition by stephen harris at over 30. This bestselling nonsectarian guide is designed for student. Abraham according acts ancient appears assyria believe biblical called canonical century chapter christ christian church concept contains covenant david death describes disciples divine early earth edition egypt eschatology faith figure final followers future genesis gentile gods gospel greek heaven hebrew bible holy human interpretation isaiah israels israelite james jerusalem jesus jewish jews john judah judges kingdom kings known later leaders letters living luke major mark matthew.
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