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Main Campus Library | University of Eastern Africa, Baraton | Main Stack | BS2330.3.D 73 2011 (Browse shelf(Opens below)) | Available | 82629 |
Includes bibliographical references and index.
The beginning of the story -- Jesus' birth and the early years -- Jesus and his message -- Stories and signs -- How to live like Jesus -- Cricifixion -- Resurrection -- Understanding the gospels -- Four portraits of Jesus -- Can we trust the gospels? -- Engaging with the wider world -- Paul : from persecutor to apostle -- Travels and letters -- Paul and his churches -- The end of the journey -- What does it mean to be a Christian? -- The church and its Jewish origins -- Heresy, orthodoxy, and organization -- Reading and understanding the New Testament.
"John Drane's survey provides an engaging general introduction to the persons, events, and cultural contexts of the Bible. Arranged historically, Drane's text takes readers through the Bible with numerous special articles that highlight historical and interpretative controversies that figure significantly in contemporary scholarship. This leading introductory textbook provides students with an accessible and critical understanding of biblical literature. Revisions to the second edition include: Rich, full-color interior designʺChapter openers listing overarching themesʺNew glossary" -- Publisher description.
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