The Bible in Western culture
Subtitle: the student's guide
By: Dee Dyas and Esther Hughes.
Contributors: Hughes, Esther
Publisher: Routledge
Published: 2005
Place of publication: London; New York
Language: eng
Number of pages: 272
Subjects: Bible -- Introductions; Bible -- Influence; Christianity and culture
Description: With no prior Biblical knowledge required, this volume offers a framework of understanding for those studying Western literature, art, historical events, or for those just wanting to improve their general knowledge.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references.
Table of contents: title: In the beginning; title: The history of Israel; title: Poetry and wisdom literature; title: The prophets; title: The birth and childhood of Jesus; title: The ministry and teaching of Jesus; title: The death and resurrection of Jesus; title: The early church; title: The book of Revelation.