The Oxford encyclopedia of biblical interpretation /
The Oxford encyclopedia of biblical interpretation /
Steven McKenzie, editor in chief.
- Oxford, New York : Oxford University Press, c2013.
- 2 volumes ; 29 cm.
Includes index.
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Volume 1. African American interpretation-Materialist criticism -- Volume 2. Metaphor theory and biblical texts-Womanist interpretation -- Topical outline of contents -- Directory of contributors -- Index.
"The two-volume Oxford Encyclopedia of Biblical Interpretation (OEBI) fills a crucial need in the field of biblical studies by providing detailed, comprehensive treatments of the latest approaches to and methods for interpretation of the Bible written by expert practitioners. It will provide a single source for authoritative reference overviews of scholarship on some of the most important topics of study in the field of biblical studies. As with all high quality reference works, it provides a solid foundation that students and scholars can use to orientate themselves before venturing into original research. The Encyclopedia contains nearly 120 entries, ranging in length from 3,000 to 5,000 words. It is organized in an A-to-Z format. Each entry is signed, contains a bibliography for further reading, and is cross-referenced to other useful points of interest within the Encyclopedia. It also features a topical outline of contents and an extensive index." -- Publisher's website.
9780199832262 (set : alk. paper) 0199832269 (set : alk. paper) 9780199993352 (v. 1 : alk. paper) 0199993351 (v. 1 : alk. paper) 9780199993369 (v. 2 : alk. paper) 019999336X (v. 2 : alk. paper)
2012041156
Bible--Criticism, interpretation, etc.--Encyclopedias.
Bible--Hermeneutics--Encyclopedias.
BS511.3 / .O88 2013
220.603
Includes index.
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Volume 1. African American interpretation-Materialist criticism -- Volume 2. Metaphor theory and biblical texts-Womanist interpretation -- Topical outline of contents -- Directory of contributors -- Index.
"The two-volume Oxford Encyclopedia of Biblical Interpretation (OEBI) fills a crucial need in the field of biblical studies by providing detailed, comprehensive treatments of the latest approaches to and methods for interpretation of the Bible written by expert practitioners. It will provide a single source for authoritative reference overviews of scholarship on some of the most important topics of study in the field of biblical studies. As with all high quality reference works, it provides a solid foundation that students and scholars can use to orientate themselves before venturing into original research. The Encyclopedia contains nearly 120 entries, ranging in length from 3,000 to 5,000 words. It is organized in an A-to-Z format. Each entry is signed, contains a bibliography for further reading, and is cross-referenced to other useful points of interest within the Encyclopedia. It also features a topical outline of contents and an extensive index." -- Publisher's website.
9780199832262 (set : alk. paper) 0199832269 (set : alk. paper) 9780199993352 (v. 1 : alk. paper) 0199993351 (v. 1 : alk. paper) 9780199993369 (v. 2 : alk. paper) 019999336X (v. 2 : alk. paper)
2012041156
Bible--Criticism, interpretation, etc.--Encyclopedias.
Bible--Hermeneutics--Encyclopedias.
BS511.3 / .O88 2013
220.603