HISTORY OF THE BIBLE

The Bible is the bedrock of myriad denominations and one of the great works of world literature. It is woven inextricably into daily language and thought in Western cultures. This book explains how the Bible came to be constructed, what we know about its authors, and how meaning has been both drawn from it and imposed upon it. In doing so, it demonstrates that the Bible is not a fixed text but the result of a long and intriguing evolution. A Sunday Times and Observer Book of the Year.