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Riches, John Kenneth.

The Bible : a very short introduction / John Riches. - Oxford ; New York : Oxford University Press, 2000. - 157 p. : ill. ; 18 cm. - Very short introductions ; 14 .

Includes bibliographical references (p. 141-145) and indexes.

The Bible in the modern world: classic or sacred text? -- How the Bible was written -- the making of the Bible -- The Bible in the world of the belieivers -- The Bible and its critics -- The Bible in the post-colonial world -- The bible in high and popular culture -- The Bible in politics -- Conclusion.

ISBN: 0192853430 9780192853431

LCCN: 99059056

Subjects--Uniform Titles:
Bible--Introductions.
Bible--Use.

Subjects--Topical Terms:
Bijbel.

LC Class. No.: BS445 / R53 2000

Dewey Class. No.: 220.6/1