The Bible: Designed To Be Read As Literature
Condition: SECONDHAND
This is a secondhand book. The jacket image is a photograph of the exact copy we have in stock. This image shows the condition of this book. Further condition remarks are below.
Author: Ernest Sutherland Bates
Binding: Hardback
Published: William Heinemann Limited., 1950
Condition:
Book: Poor
Jacket: Damaged
Pages: Tanning and foxing
Markings: Fair - Bumping on spine and corners. Rubbed edges.
Condition remarks: DJ is damaged with some soiling to spine and surrounds wrapped in plastic covering, page edges discolored from tanning and foxing.
This seminal work, The Bible: Designed To Be Read As Literature, presents a unique perspective on one of history's most influential texts. It argues for understanding the biblical narratives, poetry, and wisdom writings through a purely literary lens, stripping away centuries of theological interpretation. The volume illustrates the profound artistry and narrative complexity inherent in the ancient scriptures, revealing their enduring power as storytelling. It uncovers the intricate literary devices and stylistic choices that shape the various books, offering readers a fresh appreciation for their cultural and artistic significance. This insightful analysis instructs readers on how to approach the Bible as a masterpiece of world literature, independent of its religious doctrines.
Author: Ernest Sutherland Bates
Binding: Hardback
Published: William Heinemann Limited., 1950
Condition:
Book: Poor
Jacket: Damaged
Pages: Tanning and foxing
Markings: Fair - Bumping on spine and corners. Rubbed edges.
Condition remarks: DJ is damaged with some soiling to spine and surrounds wrapped in plastic covering, page edges discolored from tanning and foxing.
This seminal work, The Bible: Designed To Be Read As Literature, presents a unique perspective on one of history's most influential texts. It argues for understanding the biblical narratives, poetry, and wisdom writings through a purely literary lens, stripping away centuries of theological interpretation. The volume illustrates the profound artistry and narrative complexity inherent in the ancient scriptures, revealing their enduring power as storytelling. It uncovers the intricate literary devices and stylistic choices that shape the various books, offering readers a fresh appreciation for their cultural and artistic significance. This insightful analysis instructs readers on how to approach the Bible as a masterpiece of world literature, independent of its religious doctrines.