An Introduction to the Bible (Mysearchlab)

An Introduction to the Bible (Mysearchlab)

<DIV sercontent> <P style="MARGIN: 0px"> <B> <I>A Literary, Historical, and Contemporary Perspective of the Bible</I> </B> </P> <P style="MARGIN: 0px"> </P> <P style="MARGIN: 0px"> <I>Introduction to the Bible</I> approaches the Bible by considering it from three different viewpoints: literary, historical, and contemporary. This unique approach underscores the dynamics of each view and the methods scholars have developed to study them.  </P> <P style="MARGIN: 0px"> </P> <P style="MARGIN: 0px">Additionally, the authors are especially careful to distinguish the historical and literary 'viewpoints' for students new to the discipline; encouraging them to consider and discuss the contemporary significance of the Bible. </P> <P style="MARGIN: 0px"> </P> <P style="MARGIN: 0px"> <B>Teaching and Learning Experience</B> </P> <P style="MARGIN: 0px"> <B> </B> </P> <P style="MARGIN: 0px"> </P> <P style="MARGIN: 0px"> </P> <P style="MARGIN: 0px"> <I>Improve Critical Thinking </I>- <I>Introduction to the Bible</I> provides an analysis of the role of the Bible in contemporary American culture; stimulates students' awareness of Biblical thought through suggested readings related to contemporary ethical issues; shows the relevance of religious thought; and helps students examine their assumptions, discern hidden values, evaluate evidence, assess their conclusions, and more!</P> <P style="MARGIN: 0px"> </P> <P style="MARGIN: 0px"> <I>Engage Students</I> - <I>Introduction to the Bible</I> encourages thoughtful discussion and reflection of contents €" including biblical controversies €" through chapter summaries, case studies, maps and charts.</P> <P style="MARGIN: 0px"> </P> <P style="MARGIN: 0px"> <I>Support Instructors</I> - Teaching your course just got easier!  You can create a Customized Text or use our Instructor€s Manual, or PowerPoint Presentation Slides.  Plus, <I>Introduction to the Bible</I> provides an annotated list of movies and documentary films related to the Bible, and information on how to obtain them for classroom use.</P> <P style="MARGIN: 0px"> </P> <P style="MARGIN: 0px"> </P> <P style="MARGIN: 0px"> </P> </DIV>