A History of the Bible as Literature: Volume 1, From Antiquity to 1700

Description: A History of the Bible as Literature: Volume 1, From Antiquity to 1700 Norton, David Product Overview It is regarded as a truism that the King James Bible is one of the finest pieces of English prose. Yet few people are aware that the King James Bible was generally scorned or ignored as English writing for a century and a half after its publication. The reputation of this Bible is the central, most fascinating, element in a larger history, that of literary ideas of the Bible as they have come into and developed in English culture; and the first volume of David Norton's magisterial two-volume work surveys and analyses a comprehensive range of these ideas from biblical times to the end of the seventeenth century, providing a unique view of the Bible and translation. Read more Details Publisher ‏ : ‎ Cambridge University Press (May 28, 1993) Language ‏ : ‎ English Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 393 pages ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0521333989 ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 86 Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.65 pounds Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 6 x 1 x 9 inches Best Sellers Rank: #7,904,478 in Books (See Top 100 in Books) #15,821 in Religious Studies (Books) #26,474 in Christian Bible Criticism & Interpretation #26,839 in New Testament Bible Study (Books) #15,821 in Religious Studies (Books) #26,474 in Christian Bible Criticism & Interpretation We have been selling used books since 2012, and we've learned that the most important thing is doing good business. Honesty is our policy. Free Shipping We ship worldwide. We have multiple warehouses around the world, so please note the extended handling time on certain listings.

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