Daniel J. Harrington, S.J.
-- Boston College School of Theology and Ministry
"Two veteran teachers and distinguished scholars have joined forces
to present a solid and up-to-date introduction to both the Hebrew
Bible and the New Testament. They are especially effective in
showing how to read the Bible on the literary, historical, and
theological levels. Their work is ideal for a college course,
personal study, and long-term reference." Dale C. Allison Jr.
-- Pittsburgh Theological Seminary
"This comprehensive, thoroughly informed, and lavishly illustrated
volume, produced by the collaboration of two experts -- one
Protestant, one Catholic -- achieves that to which it aspires: it
is clarity itself. This is the perfect introduction for
undergraduates." Gary A. Anderson
-- University of Notre Dame
"This fine introductory volume does precisely what it sets out to
do: it presents readers with an outline of what to look for as they
make their way through the biblical text. The commentary does not
overpower the reader with scholarly theories; instead it allows the
reader to confront the text as it stands." Susan A. Calef
-- Creighton University
"Onto the crowded shelf of introductions to the Bible comes this
welcome addition. Acknowledging that much of the Bible is narrative
witness to a people's experience of God, the authors add two things
that set this textbook apart from others. They incorporate
narrative criticism into their approach to the biblical texts,
without, however, neglecting the results of historical-critical
methods; and they identify the theological claims made by each
biblical book.
Those attentive to the pedagogical challenges of teaching Bible to
undergraduates will appreciate the organization and standard
elements of each chapter: Getting Started exercises by which to
pique student interest in the text; a concise Walk Through the
content of the particular biblical book; introduction to the
'Critical Issues' in studying the particular book; and,
identification of the book's Theological Themes. A Glossary,
Questions for Review and Discussion, and recommendations for
Further Reading are also provided.
Not likely to sit on an office shelf collecting dust, this volume,
with its useful pedagogical features and its attention to the Bible
as theological witness, has much to offer for those teaching
introductory Bible courses in theology departments and seminaries."
Barbara Green
-- Dominican School of Philosophy and Theology, Graduate
Theological Union
"Can there be anything new under the sun by way of introductions to
the Bible? I find this contribution by Robert Kugler and Patrick
Hartin well planned and brimming with useful maps, charts,
questions, frameworks, and art. It's clear that these two authors
are competent guides for our students, and they make a familiar
journey fresh for instructors as well."Expository Times
"This [volume] is extremely well done: judiciously organized and
impressively wide-ranging." Review of Biblical Literature
"In their introductory volume Kugler and Hartin provide a clear and
organized textbook for students approaching the Bible for the first
time. . . . The strengths of this textbook lie in its
well-organized and structured chapters, rich illustrations and
photographs, and extremely useful maps, graphs, and charts."
Interpretation
"This introduction would be quite useful for an undergraduate
course. Because of its balance and thoroughness, pastors, teachers,
and other church leaders might use it as a companion to a Bible
dictionary." The Living Church
"Surprisingly fresh and useful. . . . [The authors] bring together
their distinctive expertise and confessional backgrounds to provide
an evenhanded and ecumenical approach to the Christian Bible." The
Bible Today
"The text is generously laced with maps, reliefs, and pictures from
both the ancient Near East and the world of the New Testament. This
book is certainly a new type of introduction and is based on sound
pedagogical principles. It will make an ideal textbook for
seminaries and universities, while not being above the interests
and capacities of the educated reader."
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