An Introduction to the Making and Meaning of the Bible

Name: An Introduction to the Making and Meaning of the Bible
Brand: Eerdmans
SKU: 883933
Price: 17.07 USD
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Author: Michael B. Shepherd
ISBN: 9780802883933

By: Michael B. Shepherd

Eerdmans / 2024 / Paperback

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Title: An Introduction to the Making and Meaning of the Bible
By: Michael B. Shepherd
Format: Paperback
Number of Pages: 256
Vendor: Eerdmans
Publication Date: 2024

Dimensions: 9.00 X 6.00 (inches)
Weight: 11 ounces
ISBN: 0802883931
ISBN-13: 9780802883933
Stock No: WW883933

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A comprehensive and orthodox guide to biblical origins and interpretation

How did we get the Bible? How do we interpret it? And what does it mean for our lives today? Michael B. Shepherd introduces undergraduates and seminarians to these crucial questions in this reliable and thorough new textbook.

Shepherd covers textual criticism, formation of the canon, and history of translation, all while remaining committed to Scripture’s ultimate purpose—inviting us to salvation through Jesus Christ. Showing how the Bible directs its own interpretation, Shepherd encourages learners to listen to the Word of God, rather than twisting it to fit their own ends. His section-by-section treatment of the Bible encourages students to view the Bible as cohesive, while remaining sensitive to its diverse genres.

Thorough and accessible, this textbook goes beyond typical historical introductions to spiritually form students learning to understand Scripture. An Introduction to the Making and Meaning of the Bible is the serious, evangelical introduction your students need and will reference for years to come.

Author Bio

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Michael B. Shepherd is professor of biblical studies at Cedarville University. He has authored multiple academic books and articles and has taught courses in biblical languages, Old Testament, and Johannine literature.

Editorial Reviews

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“An Introduction to the Making and Meaning of the Bible is a helpful introduction to the Bible (especially the Hebrew Bible) and biblical interpretation for college and seminary students.”
—Calvin Theological Journal

“Shepherd’s new volume offers a helpful overview of how the biblical texts fit together, link to one another and show a notable internal coherence. In other words, the biblical canon is not just a random assembly of disconnected writings, but a literary whole that tells one overarching story. That feature alone is no doubt worth the price of the book.”
—Journal of Theological Studies

“Clearly written, easy to read, and contains numerous details that will be of interest to all students of the Bible.”
—The Expository Times

“In An Introduction to the Making and Meaning of the Bible, Michael Shepherd provides a robust yet accessible guide to the canonical construction, textual transmission, and compositional approaches used in the formation of the Bible. . . . The depth and accessibility of this work make it an important companion to more typical historical-theological Bible introductions.”
—Evangelical Quarterly