Author: ROGERSON, JOHN
Title: The Oxford illustrated history of the Bible / edited by John Rogerson
Description: Oxford : Oxford University Press 2001. First Edition. Near fine paperback copy; edges very slightly dust-dulled and nicked. Remains particularly and surprisingly well-preserved overall; tight. bright. clean and especially sharp-cornered. Physical description: xvi. 395 pages. 16 unnumbered pages of plates : illustrations (some color). portraits ; 24 cm. Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index. Summary: The Bible has been in continuous use for nearly 2000 years and the larger part - the Hebrew Bible or Old Testament - is much older. It has played a central role throughout western history. as a source of conflict at many levels. and inspirer of heroic acts of witness both individually and collectively. Here a distinguished team of scholars presents an authoritative account of that story. richly illustrated. and bringing to bear the latest findings. Subject: Bible - History - Criticism - Versions - Biblical studies - criticism & exegesis ; Christianity ; History of religion. Genre: Illustrated. text. ISBN: 0198604165. Weight in Kg appr.:

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