A Companion to Biblical Studies [Paperback]

First published in 1916, this book contains a revised version of The Cambridge Companion to the Bible from 1892.First published in 1916, this book contains a revised version of The Cambridge Companion to the Bible from 1892. The authors explain much of the political, social and religious background to the books of the Bible, as well as examining how biblical texts have come down to the present day.First published in 1916, this book contains a revised version of The Cambridge Companion to the Bible from 1892. The authors explain much of the political, social and religious background to the books of the Bible, as well as examining how biblical texts have come down to the present day.First published in 1916, this book contains a revised version of The Cambridge Companion to the Bible from 1892. The authors explain much of the political, social and religious background to the books of the Bible, as well as examining how biblical texts have come down to the present day. The text is accompanied by photographs of important biblical sites and artefacts. This book will be of value to anyone with an interest in the Bible and biblical scholarship.1. The structure of the Bible H. E. Ryle; 2. Limits and growth of the Bible H. E. Ryle; 3. Preservation of the text of the Bible W. A. L. Elmslie and J. O. F. Murray; 4. Translations of the Bible W. A. L. Elmslie and W. F. Moulton; 5. Introductions to the books of the Old Testament J. J. Stewart Perowne, H. C. O. Lanchester, Charles Taylor and A. B. Davidson; 6. Introductions to the books called apocrypha H. E. Ryle; 7. Introductions to the books of the New Testament J. O. F. Murray, A. E. Brooke, W. Emery Barnes, A. V. Valentine-Richards, B. T. Dean Smith and H. B. Swete; 8. Theology of the New Testament G. H. Clayton; 9. The later history of the Jews to the birth of Christ H. C. O. Lanchester; 10. The nations surrounding Israel W. Robertson Smith; 11. Sacred literature of the Gentiles W. Emery Barnes; 12. History of the progress of lÃ5