James Barr and the Bible

by Paul R. Wells

Dr. Paul Wells takes the reader deep into the thought of James Barr, the prominent and controversial Oxford professor known for his works on biblical semantics, interpretation, and authority. Barr's criticisms of both modern biblical theology and fundamentalism and his rejection of traditional views of inspiration and authority provide the background for his proposal to view the Bible as a progressing human tradition. In this radical alternative,...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 149828146X
• ISBN13: 9781498281461
• Release Date: January 2016
• Publisher: Wipf & Stock Publishers
• Length: 426 Pages
• Weight: 1.32 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.0" x 6.0" x 8.9"