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Encyclopedia of the Bible and Its Reception (30 Volume Set)

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Edited by Hans-Josef Klauck et al


The Encyclopedia of the Bible and Its Reception (EBR) pursues the twofold task. Firstly, it comprehensively renders the current state of knowledge on the origins and development of the Bible according to its different canonic forms in Judaism and Christianity. Secondly, it documents the history of the Bible’s reception, not only in the Chrisitian churches and the Jewish Diaspora, but also in literature, art, music, and film, as well as Islam and other religious traditions and current religious movements.

With this broad program of reception history, EBR moves into new terrain, seeking to do justice to the fact that the biblical text have not only their own particular genetic background and setting, but have also been received and interpreted, and exerted their influence, in countless religious, theological, and aesthetic settings.

EBR’s two major foci - the Bible and its reception - are reflected in the five main domains under EBR’s purview, each of which is overseen by its own "main editor" and comprises four to six specific areas managed in turn by their own "area editors". One domain each is dedicated to the formation of the Hebrew Bible/Old Testament and the New Testament, including the contextual history of surrounding events, society, religion, culture, and economy. Two further domains cover the influence of the Bible in the Judaic and Christian traditions respectively, while the fifth domain encompasses biblical reception and influence in literature, art, music and film, as well as in Islam and in other religions that do not ascribe exclusive authority to the Bible but in some way draw upon its traditions.

Comprehensive and in-depth rendering of the current state of knowledge on the origins and developments of the Bible. Documents the Bible’s reception in: the Christian Churches; the Jewish Diaspora; literature, art, music, and film; Islam, as well as other religious traditions and current religious movements. Indispensible compendium of international research. Edited by an international team of scholars, all experts in their field.

The planned completion date for this 30 volume set is 2018 with the first volumes in the set, Volumes 1 (ISBN: 9783110183559) and 2 (ISBN: 9783110183702) publishing in October 2008.
Price per volume EUR 238
Pre-publication price per volume EUR 218 until 31/12/09
Pre-paid 30 volume set price available
Print + Online and Online only options available
(Please contact Blackwell for details of online and set pricing)
Walter de Gruyter

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