Literary Approaches to the Bible

Literary Approaches to the BibleLiterary approaches to the Bible systematically presents the different ways of analyzing the text within its literary context. Highlighted sections and annotated bibliographies in each chapter create ease for reading and give a path for further study. The study of the Bible has long included a literary aspect with great attention paid not only to what was written but also to how it was expressed. The detailed analysis of biblical books and passages as

He offers an introduction to theology that covers the usual territory

It represents a fresh attempt to understand some of the many perplexing questions related to the origins and canonicity of the Bible

Cassidy examines the theology of Karl Barth to show that God is our Father who does not neglect us for lack of time

Hoffner brings his understanding of ancient Near Eastern cultures to the text of 1-2 Samuel

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seminal "glory" texts in the Bible

How does Christian formation happen and what are its moral implications

This addition to the Catholic Biblical Theology of the Sacraments series provides readers with a deeper appreciation of God's gifts and call in the sacraments through a renewed encounter with God's Word

A previous volume addressed the theological foundations of worship

The book not only helps students understand various preaching models but also is relevant to working preachers who want to critique and improve their approach

It constructs a theology of television that allows for both celebration and critique

discussing the implications of those venues for understanding Paul's letters and applying their message to our lives today