The Origin of the Bible: A Guide for the Perplexed

by Lee Martin McDonald

Book Overview

Just how did the Jewish and Christian Bibles come together? Why were some ancient texts excluded? Or included and later rejected? What were the criteria? This volume deals with a significant issue in light of the many and significant discoveries of ancient sacred or religious texts that were not included in the Jewish or Christian Bibles. Because of the focus in the news media in recent years on those extra-canonical books that have come to light...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0567139328
• ISBN13: 9780567139320
• Release Date: February 2011
• Publisher: T&T Clark
• Length: 272 Pages
• Weight: 0.80 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 7.3" x 8.4"