Understanding the BibleRevised and updated edition (2nd, 1985) of a popular nonsectarian guide to reading and understanding the Bible. In addition to important archaeological data and historical background, Harris provides information about the date, authorship, and theological content of each book of the Old and New Testaments. Annotation copyrighted by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR |
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