The Biography of the Bible
by Ernest Sutherland Bates
Publisher: Evinity Publishing Inc 1937
ISBN/ASIN: B002ECE954
Description:
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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