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6 of 7 people found the following review helpful
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A new Perspective on the Bible,
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This review is from: The Bible: A Biography (Paperback)
This book provides an overview of the story of the Bible, not the text itself, but how it was written, how the canon was selected and how it has been interpreted and used over the centuries. Spanning the millennia from the writing to the present, it gives a view of the place of the Bible in the world that is often missing when reading about a particular book or thene of the Scriptures.Author Karen Armstrong introduces, or reminds, the reader, about the sources of the Old and New Testament, the multiple authors of Isaiah and the way the Bible shaped the Jewish self-image. As it progresses, she cites comments by many writers, Christian and Jewish, including Sts. Augustine and Jerome, Martin Luther and many others. I have read a fair amount about the Bible (see my Listmania, "Thinking of God") but I learned things I had not previously known. From my perspective, telling the story in a continuum is the most helpful aspect of this book. For one who has studied the Bible less deeply, it will provide a good introduction.
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
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The Bible - Karen Armstrong,
By Zen Truth "Joe" (Toronto, Canada) - See all my reviews
This review is from: The Bible: A Biography (Paperback)
I am admittedly a fan of Karen Armstrong and find that her books never disappoint. Writing a treatise on the bible fits beautifully with her other dissertations such as 'A History of God' and 'The Great Transformation'. Our journey in pursuit of the creation of the Good Book takes us through the various stages from earliest antiquity to the present. However, it is more than a mere history of its formation, as it also introduces us to the development of styles in reading and understanding scripture. We are reminded that scripture doesn't directly impart information about God but rather evokes sacred truths that can guide our lives if we allow them to flourish within us. As always Ms. Armstrong expertly brings us to a better, more educated understanding of what religion is all about. Anyone interested in the development of our society will be sure to find something of interest in this book.
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
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Finally A Biblical Perspective,
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This review is from: The Bible: A Biography (Paperback)
I`ve been a fan of Karen Armstrong for many years and always look forward to her latest publication. In a world that sometimes appears chaotic and unstable Ms Armstrong voice has a calming influence. With this publication she has once more put things into a proper perspective. Whether you look at the historical perspective of the Bible or how it is perceived by some in the present Ms Armstrong provides a basis from which you can grasp the significance of the meanings the Bible has held for some and the impact it has had on them and the world. Amen.
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