Wiley Blackwell Bible Commentaries | WBBC: Old and New Testament (22 vols.)

by Anthony C. Thiselton; Eric S. Christianson; Blaire A. French

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22 more

Publishers:

Wiley-Blackwell; Blackwell Publishing

, 2004–2022

Overview

The Wiley Blackwell Bible Commentary series, the first to be devoted primarily to the reception history of the Bible, is based on the premise that how people have interpreted, and been influenced by, a sacred text like the Bible is often as interesting and historically important as what it originally meant.The series emphasizes the influence of the Bible on literature, art, music, and film, its role in the evolution of religious beliefs and practices, and its impact on social and political developments.

Key Features

• Offers a genuinely new approach in its emphasis on the way the Bible has been used and interpreted through the ages
• Places an emphasis on the Bible in literature, music, and art
• Explores the fascinating reception history of the Bible