Author Description
The Oxford Bible Commentary Is A Bible Study And Reference Work For 21st Century Students And Readers That Can Be Read With Any Modern Translation Of The Bible. It Offers Verse-by-verse Explanation Of Every Book Of The Bible By The World's Leading Biblical Scholars. From Its Inception, Obc Has Been Designed As A Completely Non-denominational Commentary, Carefully Written And Edited To Provide The Best Scholarship In A Readable Style For Readers From All Different Faith Backgrounds. It Uses The Traditional Historical-critical Method To Search For The Original Meaning Of The Texts, But Also Brings In New Perspectives And Insights - Literary, Sociological, And Cultural - To Bring Out The Expanding Meanings Of These Ancient Writings And Stimulate New Discussion And Further Enquiry. Newly Issued In A Series Of Part Volumes, The Obc Is Now Available In An Affordable And Portable Format For The Commentaries To The Books Of The Apocrypha. Includes A General Introduction To Using The Commentary, In Addition To An Introduction To Study Of The Apocrypha.
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THE THESIS
This volume investigates the historical, literary, and theological significance of the Apocrypha through a rigorous academic lens. The authors, John J. Barton, John Muddiman, and Martin Goodman, utilize the historical-critical method to provide a comprehensive analysis of these ancient texts. By integrating sociological and cultural perspectives, the work aims to clarify the original intent of the writings while acknowledging their evolving interpretations within modern scholarship.
THE SCOPE MAP
What You Will Find
- Verse-by-verse commentary on the books of the Apocrypha
- General introduction to the study and historical context of the Apocrypha
- Methodological framework for applying historical-critical analysis to religious texts
- Interdisciplinary insights including literary and cultural criticism
Scope Limits
- Does not provide devotional or homiletic guidance
- Excludes theological arguments specific to any single denominational tradition
THE AUTHORITY PERSPECTIVE
Scholars and students frequently cite this work as a standard reference for its balanced, non-denominational approach to biblical criticism. The text is noted for its academic density and is widely regarded as a foundational resource for those seeking a scholarly understanding of the Apocrypha.
Page Count:
288
Publication Date:
2012-01-01
Publisher:
Oup Oxford
ISBN-10:
0191634409
ISBN-13:
9780191634406
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