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The Oxford encyclopedia of biblical interpretation / Steven McKenzie, editor in chief.

Contributor(s): Material type: TextTextPublication details: Oxford, New York : Oxford University Press, c2013.Description: 2 volumes ; 29 cmISBN:
  • 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)
Subject(s): DDC classification:
  • 220.603 23
LOC classification:
  • BS511.3 .O88 2013
Contents:
Volume 1. African American interpretation-Materialist criticism -- Volume 2. Metaphor theory and biblical texts-Womanist interpretation -- Topical outline of contents -- Directory of contributors -- Index.
Summary: "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.
Item type: Reference Book
Holdings
Current library Collection Call number Vol info Status Notes Date due Barcode
Judith Thomas Library Reference Books Reference Shelves BS 511.3 .O88 2013 (Browse shelf(Opens below)) AUA018713 Not for loan v.1 AUA018713
Judith Thomas Library Reference Books Reference Shelves BS 511.3 .O88 2013 (Browse shelf(Opens below)) AUA018714 Not for loan v.2 AUA018714

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.