bible as literature

A history of ancient Israel, as told through the metaphors and narrative details of the Bible story of the formation of the nation.

Uses a literary framework to examine the language, structure, and crafting of the New Testament of the Bible, examining the Gospels, Paul's letters, and the book of Revelation as individual literary documents.

Contains essays which lead the inquiring reader toward an understanding and appreciation of the book which has shaped minds for more than two millennia.

Presents selections of literary criticism devoted to the Bible.