James Barr Collection (2 vols.)
Overview
James Barr was one of the most formidable biblical scholars of his generation. Barr’s prolific writings include now-standard texts in philology, biblical interpretation, and many other subjects. This collection includes two representative works by this influential scholar. The Scope and Authority of the Bible gathers seven essays that capture Barr’s style, approach, and outlook on contemporary biblical scholarship. His explosive monograph The Semantics of the Biblical Language takes a long, critical look at Evangelical exegesis, posing questions that all serious Bible students must wrestle with.
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Key Features
- Samples the work of influential biblical scholar James Barr
- Analyzes contemporary exegetical methods of Evangelicals
- Evaluates the Bible’s place in contemporary Christianity
Product Details
- Title: James Barr Collection
- Author: James Barr
- Publisher: SCM
- Volumes: 2
- Pages: 467
- Resource Type: Monographs
- Topic: Biblical Studies
Partially includedAbout the Author
James Barr (1924–2006) was an Old Testament scholar noted for his contributions to the study of biblical languages. His book The Semantics of the Biblical Languages remains one of the most influential books on the subject. He held professorships at the University of Edinburgh, University of Manchester, Princeton University, and Vanderbilt University. Barr is also the author of Biblical Words for Time.
Reviews
2 ratings
David
3/13/2016
Would love to see his two works against Fundamentalism included here. The 1981 edition of his Fundamentalism deals with the criticisms he received after the 1st edition was released. In the first editions he criticizes Fundamentalist scholarship for being fear based and reactionary. his critics claimed that conservative scholarship had come further than he claimed. In the 2nd edition he questions whether conservative scholarship has really come as far as his critics had said it had. Stimulating reading, no matter where you fall on this issue. He definitely falls into the liberal camp.
James
10/20/2015
David Paul
12/11/2014
I very influential book that should be part of your library, whether you agree with him or not.
