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This concise introduction provides a clear and helpful guide to the complex field of modern biblical studies. In the first section, it addresses questions regarding inspiration, canon and authority, while also delving into the historical approaches to the Bible regarding sources, content and intentions. The historical approaches conclude with a discussion of the text of the Bible, with topics...

reasons that the psalms are so popular is that they manage to put into words the whole range of human feelings (from joy and peace to anger and vengeance) and offer them to God in worship. But they are certainly not commands to be obeyed! Even something as seemingly clear-cut as the command, ‘You shall not kill’ (Exod 20:13, RSV) requires interpretation. Does it apply to animals? Does it forbid capital punishment? What about war? Should all Christians be pacifists? Though there is something appealing
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