This book provides the first complete guide for students to the present state of biblical studies. von Barton, John

This book considers ethical thinking in ancient Israel in the period from the 8th to the 2nd century BC. von Barton, John

John Barton was the Oriel and Laing Professor of the Interpretation of Holy Scripture at the University of Oxford from 1991 to 2014 and since 1973 has been a serving priest in the Church of England. He is the author of numerous books on...

Towards a General Law of Contract von Barton, John

An ambitious study of the bible's creation, how its contents were selected and how its relationships with the faiths that incorporate it could more accurately be considered. von Barton, John

The Bible: The Basics is an accessible and engaging introduction to the Bible as both a sacred text, central to the faith of millions, and a classic work of Western literature, containing a tapestry of genres, voices, perspectives and...

Playing Shakespeare von Barton, John

From the Sunday Times bestselling author of A History of the Bible, this is the story of how the Bible has been translated, and why it mattersThe Bible is held to be both universal and specific, the source of fundamental truths inscribed...