The Blackwell Companion to the Bible and Culture

The Blackwell Companion to the Bible and Culture provides readers with a concise, readable and scholarly introduction to twenty-first century approaches to the Bible.

• Consists of 30 articles written by distinguished specialists from around the world
• Draws on interdisciplinary and international examples to explore how the Bible has impacted on all the major social contexts where it has been influential – ancient, medieval and modern, world-wide
• Gives examples of how the Bible has influenced literature, art, music, history, religious studies, politics, ecology and sociology
• Each article is accompanied by a comprehensive bibliography
• Offers guidance on how to read the Bible and its many interpretations

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