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Description: A General Introduction to the Bible by Norman L. Geisler, William E. Nix An updated version of the popular original. It satisfies the exacting demands placed on any good Bible introduction. Excellent scholarship. Clearly written. FORMAT Hardcover LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description This book is about the Bible--the most important book that has existed in the history of the world. As you turn the pages of this revised and expanded edition, you will discover how to navigate the Bible with careful scholarship.You will gain key insights such as: Inspiration--who wrote the Bible?Canonization--which books belong to it?Transmission--has it been accurately preserved?Translation--has it been adequately translated?The history of the doctrine of inspiration, contemporary theories of revelation, recent trends in textual criticism, and a review of modern English Bible translations are all included. This book gives special emphasis to conservative scholarship and provides clearly defined responses to the negative criticism that undermines the authority of the Bible.The most important book in the world must be handled with precision and understanding. Engage this valuable resource to better know the God of the Bible. Author Biography NORMAN GEISLER (Th.B., William Tyndale College; A.B., Wheaton College; M.A., Wheaton College Graduate School; Ph.D., Loyola University) Distinguished Professor of Apologetics at the Veritas Evangelical Seminary in Murrieta, California. He was the author or co-author of some 80 books including A General Introduction to the Bible, Baker Dictionary of Christian Apologetics, Christian Ethics, and Systematic Theology. He also wrote hundreds of articles. He and his wife of 57 years, Barbara, have six children, fifteen grandchildren, and three great grandchildren. WILLIAM E. NIX (A.B., Wayne State University; A.M., University of Michigan; Ph.D., University of Oklahoma) is an editorial and educational consultant based in Dallas, Texas. He has taught at several colleges and seminaries, and served as Dean at Southern Evangelical Seminary. Dr. Nix currently serves at Veritas Evangelical Seminary, Murrieta, CA as Professor of Historical and Theological Studies and Director of Master of Theological Studies. He is also President of The Electronic Bible Society. Dr. Nix is co-author with Dr. Norman L. Geisler of From God to Us and A General Introduction to the Bible. In addition, Dr. Nix has edited several books and written numerous articles. He resides with his wife, Eulaine, in Dallas, Texas. Table of Contents TABLE OF CONTENTS Photographs / 9 Charts / 10 Foreword to the Revised Edition / 11 Foreword to the First Edition / 13 Preface to the Revised Edition / 15 Preface to the First Edition / 17 Part One: Inspiration of the Bible 1. The Structure and Divisions of the Bible / 21 2. Definitions of Revelation and Inspiration / 33 3. Scriptural Claims for Inspiration in General / 49 4. Specific Claims of Inspiration in the Old Testament / 65 5. Supporting Claims for the Inspiration in the Old Testament / 77 6. Specific Claims for the Inspiration of the New Testament / 89 7. The Continuation of the Doctrine of Inspiration to the Reformation / 99 8. Doctrines of Inspiration Since Reformation / 113 9. Divergent Views of the Revelation and Inspiration in the Modern World / 133 10. Contemporary Theories of Revelation and Inspiration / 165 11. Evidences for the Inspiration of the Bible / 191 Part Two: Canonization of the Bible 12. Determination of Canonicity / 203 13. The Discovery and Recognition of Canonicity / 221 14. Development and History of the Old Testament Canon / 235 15. The Old Testament Apocrypha and Pseudepigrapha / 257 16. Development and History of the New Testament Canon / 277 17. The New Testament Apocrypha and Pseudepigrapha / 297 Part Three: Transmission of the Bible 18. Languages of the Bible / 321 19. Writing Materials / 331 20. Manuscript Transmission, Preparation, and Preservation / 343 21. Old Testament Manuscripts / 357 22. New Testament Manuscripts / 385 23. Papyri, Ostraca, Inscriptions, and Lectionaries / 409 24. Patristic Witness of the Text of Scripture 25. Development of Textual Criticism / 433 26. Restoration of the Scripture Text / 465 Part Four: Translation of the Bible 27. Translations Containing the Old Testament Text / 493 28. Translations Containing Both the Old and New Testament Texts / 511 29. Latin Versions of the Old and New Testament Texts / 525 30. The Bible in English / 539 31. Modern English Versions and Translations of Scripture / 559 32. Modern Speech Versions and Translations of Scripture / 575 General Conclusion / 603 Appendix / 605 Glossary / 637 Bibliography / 645 Index of Subjects / 683 Index of Persons / 697 Index of Scripture / 709 Details ISBN0802429165 Author William E. Nix Short Title GENERAL INTRO TO BIBLE REV/E Publisher Moody Publishers Language English ISBN-10 0802429165 ISBN-13 9780802429162 Media Book Format Hardcover Edition 2nd Place of Publication Chicago Country of Publication United States Residence Weddington, NC, US Pages 728 DOI 10.1604/9780802429162 Imprint Moody Publishers AU Release Date 1986-08-08 NZ Release Date 1986-08-08 US Release Date 1986-08-08 UK Release Date 1986-08-08 Birth 1902 Affiliation Memorial University of Newfoundland Position GOD Qualifications BSc (Hons), PhD, Grad Cert Tertiary Education Edition Description 2nd Revised edition Year 1986 Publication Date 1986-08-08 DEWEY 220.61 Audience General We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. 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