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The Biography of the Bible by Ernest Sutherland Bates

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The Biography of the Bible
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Publisher: Evinity Publishing Inc
ISBN/ASIN: B002ECE954

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This is an narrative of the development of the Bible, from the earliest manuscripts to the 20th century. It includes the story of the translation of the Bible into English, the 'Higher Criticism' of the 19th century, and presents the Bible in historical and social context. This serves as a short but detailed introduction to the subject, well worth reading whatever one's views on the Bible.

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