The Bible is a groundbreaking explanation and interpretation of the single most influential text of all time, by the world's foremost religious historian. 'The best sort of popularizing: there is no sacrifice of integrity and no dumbing down.' Edward Norman, Literary Review

From the Jewish practice of Midrash and the Christian cult of Jesus; to the influence of Paul's letters on the Reformation and the manipulation of Revelations by Christian fundamentalism, the author explores the contexts in which these sixty-six books were understood and explains the social needs they answered.

Features a translation of the Greek and Hebrew Scriptures into Latin.

This substantially introduced and annotated first edition of a previously unknown Latin text, the biblical commentaries of Theodore and Hadrian, throws light on the intellectual history of early medieval Europe.

In Biblical Critical Theory, Christopher Watkin draws a winsome vision for biblical cultural engagement in which faithfulness to Scripture and sensitivity to culture walk hand in hand. If Christians want to speak with a fresh, engaging and constructive voice within our culture, we need to press deeper into the core truths of the Bible.

A clear guide to modern biblical criticism

A literary exploration of the Hebrew Bible focussing on three distinct literary elements: narrative text, direct speech, and themes and motifs.

Published to coincide with Christian Aid's focus on Ethiopia in 1998, this text celebrates the Christian heritage of Africa, and in particular the icongraphy of the Ethiopian Orthodox Church.

An accessible introduction to Black Theology, helping readers understand the inherited legacy of 'race', ethnicity, difference and racism, as well as the diversity and vibrancy of this movement.

First published in 1969, "Black Theology & Black Power" provided the first systematic presentation of black theology. Relating the militant struggle for liberation with the gospel message of salvation, James Cone laid the foundation for an original interpretation of Christianity that retains its urgency and challenge today.

Explores the legacy of slavery in Black theological terms. Challenging the dominant approaches to the history and legacy of slavery in the British Empire, this book shows that although the 1807 act abolished the slave trade, it did not end racism, notions of White supremacy, or the demonization of Blackness, Black people and Africa.

The Blackwell Companion to Christian Ethics presents a comprehensive and systematic exposition of Christian ethics, seen through the lens of Christian worship.

* An authoritative overview of modern theology written by the world's leading theologians * Covers theology's relation to other disciplines, the history of theology, major themes, key figures and contemporary issues * Can be used as the basis for an introductory course or as an essential reference source.

Written by a leading authority on Tyndale's theology, this study of the role of Christ's blood sacrifice in Tyndale's thought emphasises the distinctiveness and originality of the great English Reformer.

There is little doubt that the nature of Bonhoeffer's unfinished final theological ruminations have made him a thinker whose influence has grown as theologians and pastors have tried to make sense of Bonhoeffer's vision. This is a guide to one of the most remarkable martyr and theologian of the twentieth century.

2011 was the 400th anniversary of the King James Bible.

This unique edition of the Book of Common Prayer includes the texts of three different versions, 1549, 1559, and 1662, to provide a panorama of the history of ritual in England from the Reformation to the present day. The first edition for the common reader, with full notes and introduction, this is one of the seminal texts of human experience.

"An extraordinary and invaluable version of this great biblical treasure."-David R. Slavitt, Philadelphia Inquirer

Argues that the Book of Judges is essentially a political tract and not a historical account of the conquest of Israel and the rise of the monarch, or an ancient Israelite work of literary fiction.

The Book of Margery Kempe is the extraordinary account of a medieval wife, mother, and mystic. The earliest autobiography in English, It describes Kempe's transformation from businesswoman to pilgrim, her visions, hostile encounters with clergy and travels to holy sites abroad. This new translation provides full introduction and notes.

The ideal gift for a child aged 7+ for communion, confirmation, wedding attendant, Christmas, Easter

From one of our leading social and cultural historians comes a dazzling and original exploration of how, and why, we should still be reading the Bible, even if we no longer believe.

From one of our leading social and cultural historians comes a dazzling and original exploration of how, and why, we should still be reading the Bible, even if we no longer believe.