The Historical Books: Interpreting Biblical Texts Series

by Richard D. Nelson

Book Overview

In The Historical Books, Richard D. Nelson introduces neophyte readers to the basic concepts of history and historical writing and provides a simple framework of events and periods that can be used to... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0687008433
• ISBN13: 9780687008438
• Release Date: November 1998
• Publisher: Abingdon Press
• Length: 192 Pages
• Weight: 0.75 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"

Customer Reviews

Great Book

Book is awesome, has complete and detailed information. Was very useful in my class work. Great Book!

Know wonder I don't understand the bible!!!

Know wonder I don't understand the bible! I read the analysis of the the book of Jonah. I am completely convinced that this author is correct. Instead of seeing the book of Jonah as bad history or a mythical parable, this author wants us to see Jonah as a production of the satire school of seeing the truth, much like the popular comedy show, "The Daily Show," starring Jon Stewart. All of a sudden, the ancient writers don't seem so out of touch with modern day life. The other books of the bible are analyzed in similar fashion, finding new insight beyond the traditional viewpoints. You could read a lot worse but not much better.