How the Bible Came to Be

By John Barton

In a clear and concise way, John Barton describes the development of the Bible. He explains how the Bible came to be written and collected into the authoritative Scriptures of the Christian Church. Barton untangles the web of history and lets the reader appreciate the journey from spoken word to written word.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Westminster John Knox Press
• Release date: Feb 1, 1998
• ISBN: 9781611642438

John Barton

John Barton is the Oriel and Laing Professor of the Interpretation of the Holy Scripture at the University of Oxford. He is the author or editor of numerous books.

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