Readers who effectively discern God’s Word speaking in Scripture to
today’s world distinguish between the cultural circumstances of origin
of the biblical writings and their abiding message. This new book by
distinguished biblical scholar Edgar McKnight begins by dealing with the
reality, necessity, and value of the completely human nature of the
Bible. After discussions of the specific geographical and historical
setting of the Bible and the contribution of archaeology, consideration
is given to the major themes and translations of the Bible, the
formation of the canon, and the language and literary means of
expounding the message. The final chapter deals with the credulous,
critical, and creative readings of the Bible that are possible and even
necessary in light of its character as Word of God in historical and
literary form.
