Holy Bible (Annotated)

di Bible The (Autore)

Nessa Graftmere (Autore)

e-artnow, 2019

The Holy Bible is a vast sacred anthology encompassing law, history, poetry, prophecy, wisdom literature, gospel narrative, epistle, and apocalypse. Moving from creation and covenant to exile, redemption, and eschatological hope, it combines austere legal prose, lyrical psalmody, prophetic oratory, parable, and theological argument. Its literary context spans the ancient Near East, Second Temple Judaism, and the Greco-Roman world, while its influence on Western and global literature is immeasurable. Though traditionally spoken of as a single book, the Bible emerged from many communities, languages, and centuries of composition, preservation, translation, and canon formation. Its human authors include priests, prophets, poets, sages, evangelists, and apostles, writing in Hebrew, Aramaic, and Greek. Their diverse historical crises—slavery, monarchy, exile, occupation, sectarian debate, and the rise of the early church—shaped its enduring questions about God, justice, suffering, faith, and human destiny. This volume is indispensable for readers of religion, literature, philosophy, history, and culture. Whether approached devotionally, academically, or aesthetically, it rewards careful rereading and invites profound reflection on moral imagination, communal identity, and transcendent meaning. This enriched edition has been carefully crafted to add value to your reading experience. - A succinct Introduction situates the work's timeless appeal and themes. - The Synopsis outlines the central plot, highlighting key developments without spoiling critical twists. - A detailed Historical Context immerses you in the era's events and influences that shaped the writing. - A thorough Analysis dissects symbols, motifs, and character arcs to unearth underlying meanings. - Reflection questions prompt you to engage personally with the work's messages, connecting them to modern life.

• Autore: Bible The, Nessa Graftmere
• Curatore: e-artnow, Philip Schaff
• Anno edizione: 2019
• Editore: e-artnow
• Formato: EPUB2 con Adobe DRM
• Lingua: Inglese
• Compatibilità: Tutti i dispositivi (eccetto Kindle)
• Layout: Reflowable
• EAN: 9788026897729