The Bible And Contemporary Culture
Contributors: David L. Green (Translator); Margaret Kohl (Translator)
Publisher: Fortress Press
Published: February 2007
Language: eng
Format: Paperback
Number of pages: 163
ISBN-13: 9780800638634
Subjects: Biblical studies, criticism & exegesis; Christianity - Christian Life - Social Issues; Bible Commentary; Religion (General); Religion; Religion - Biblical Studies; Christianity - Christian Life - Pop Culture Issues; Criticism, interpretation, etc; Biblical Studies - Topical; Christian Life - Pop Culture Issues; Christian Life - Social Issues; Bible - General; Biblical Criticism & Interpretation - General; Biblical Studies - General; Bible; Use
Description: Why read the Bible? Gerd Theissen uses the wisdom gained from decades of teaching Bible instruction at a state university to address questions of the Bible's relevance in a postmodern, pluralistic society. He describes the core themes and enduring value of the biblical legacy for anyone seeking to be a well-informed, self-aware, and responsible citizen, and he commends the contributions the Bible can make to interreligious and secular conversation.