An Introduction to the Making and Meaning of the Bible

by Michael B. Shepherd

Publisher:

Eerdmans

, 2024

Overview

A comprehensive and orthodox guide to biblical origins and interpretation

How did we get the Bible? How do we interpret it? And what does it mean for our lives today? Michael B. Shepherd introduces undergraduates and seminarians to these crucial questions in this reliable and thorough new textbook.

Shepherd covers textual criticism, formation of the canon, and history of translation, all while remaining committed to Scripture’s ultimate purpose—inviting us to salvation through Jesus Christ. Showing how the Bible directs its own interpretation, Shepherd encourages learners to listen to the Word of God, rather than twisting it to fit their own ends. His section-by-section treatment of the Bible encourages students to view the Bible as cohesive, while remaining sensitive to its diverse genres.

Thorough and accessible, this textbook goes beyond typical historical introductions to spiritually form students learning to understand Scripture. An Introduction to the Making and Meaning of the Bible is the serious, evangelical introduction your students need and will reference for years to come.

Key Features

• Encourages learners to listen to the Word of God, rather than twisting it to fit their own ends
• Covers textual criticism, formation of the canon, and history of translation
• Goes beyond typical historical introductions to spiritually form students learning to understand Scripture

Contents

• List of Tables
• List of Abbreviations
• Introduction
• 1. The Making of the Bible
• 2. Text, Transmission, and Translation
• 3. The Meaning of the Bible in the Compositional Strategy of the Hebrew Bible
• 4. The Meaning of the Bible in the Compositional Strategy of the New Testament
• 5. The Textual World of the Bible
• Glossary
• Selected Bibliography
• Index of Subjects
• Index of Scripture

Product Details

• Title: An Introduction to the Making and Meaning of the Bible
• Author: Michael B. Shepherd
• Publisher: Eerdmans
• Print Publication Date: 2024
• Logos Release Date: 2024
• Pages: 209
• Era: era:contemporary
• Language: English
• Resources: 1
• Format: Digital › Logos Reader Edition
• Subject: Bible › Criticism, interpretation, etc
• ISBNs: 9780802883933, 0802883931
• Resource ID: LLS:NTRDCTNMKNGMBBL
• Resource Type: Monograph
• Metadata Last Updated: 2024-04-08T19:13:53Z

About Michael B. Shepherd

Michael B. Shepherd is professor of biblical studies at Cedarville University. He is the author of An Introduction to the Making and Meaning of the Bible.