From the First Fragments to Sacred Scripture: A Journey through the Development of the Bible

The Bible is one of the most important and influential texts in human history. It has shaped the beliefs and practices of billions of people around the world, and its teachings have had a profound impact on literature, art, music, and philosophy.

The Making of the Bible: From the First Fragments to Sacred Scripture

by Konrad Schmid

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But how did the Bible come to be? How did the disparate fragments of text that make up the Bible evolve into the sacred scripture that we know today?

In his book From the First Fragments to Sacred Scripture, Dr. John Barton explores the historical, literary, and theological development of the Bible. Drawing on the latest scholarship, Barton provides a comprehensive and engaging account of how the Bible came to be.

Barton begins by examining the earliest fragments of biblical text, which date back to the second millennium BCE. These fragments provide tantalizing glimpses into the origins of the Israelite religion and the development of the early biblical traditions.

Barton then traces the development of the biblical texts through the centuries, showing how they were shaped by the political, social, and religious changes that occurred in the ancient Near East. He explores the emergence of the Torah, the Prophets, and the Writings, and he discusses the process by which these texts were eventually canonized.

Barton also examines the development of the Christian canon, showing how the early church selected and interpreted the biblical texts in light of the life and teachings of Jesus Christ. He discusses the role of the apostles, the church fathers, and the ecumenical councils in shaping the Christian canon.

From the First Fragments to Sacred Scripture is a landmark work of scholarship that provides a comprehensive and engaging account of the development of the Bible. This book is an essential resource for anyone interested in the Bible's origins and history.

Praise for From the First Fragments to Sacred Scripture

"A magisterial work that will become the standard reference on the development of the Bible." - James Kugel, author of The Bible as It Was

"A brilliant and comprehensive account of the Bible's Entstehungsgeschichte. Barton has written a book that will be essential reading for anyone interested in the history of the Bible." - Walter Brueggemann, author of The Prophetic Imagination

"A masterful synthesis of the latest scholarship on the development of the Bible. Barton's book is a must-read for anyone who wants to understand the Bible's origins and history." - Mark Zvi Brettler, author of The Jewish Study Bible

About the Author

Dr. John Barton is a world-renowned biblical scholar and the Oriel and Laing Professor of the Interpretation of Holy Scripture at the University of Oxford. He is the author of numerous books on the Bible, including The Oxford Bible Commentary, The Bible: A Very Short , and Reading the Old Testament: Method and Interpretation.

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The Making of the Bible: From the First Fragments to Sacred Scripture

by Konrad Schmid

4.3 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	74288 KB
Text-to-Speech	:	Enabled
Screen Reader	:	Supported
Enhanced typesetting	:	Enabled
X-Ray	:	Enabled
Word Wise	:	Enabled
Print length	:	440 pages

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