The Meaning of the Bible: What the Jewish Scriptures and Christian Old Testament Can Teach Us [Paperback]

InThe Meaning of the Bible: What the Jewish Scriptures and Christian Old Testament Can Teach Us,preeminent biblical scholars Douglas A. Knight and Amy-Jill Levine deliver a broad and engaging introduction to the Old Testament—also known as the Tanakh or Hebrew Bible—offering a wealth of compelling historical background and context for the sacred literature that is at the heart of Judaism and Christianity. John Shelby Spong, author ofRe-Claiming the Bible for a Non-Religious Worldwrites, "Levine and Knight have combined to write a book on the Bible that is as academically brilliant as it is marvelously entertaining. By placing our scriptures into their original Jewish context they have opened up startling and profound new insights. This is a terrific book."

What the Bible Really Says About Politics, Sex, Creation, Suffering, and More

From its superb introduction to its perfectly worded conclusion, this book does it all. Whether your interest in the Bible is historical or literary, specific texts or broad themes, this book has itand conveys its relevance for today. The authors are learned, respected scholars who, above all, in giving their perspectives and interpretations, write clearly. Their uncomplicated, attractive style makes learning a pleasure. I recommend this book for general readers, for students, for teachers - well, basically, for everybody. -Richard Elliott Friedman, author of Who Wrote the Bible? and The Bible Now

Amy-Jill Levine and Douglas A. Knight have combined to write a book on the Bible that is as academically brilliant as it is marvelously entertaining. By placing our scriptures into their original Jewish context they have opened up startling and profound new insights. This is a terrific book. -John Shelby Spong, author of Re-Claiming the Bible for a Non-Religious World

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