| Description |
1 online resource (xiii, 273 pages) : illustrations, map |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (pages 255-266) and index. |
| Contents |
Introduction: The Bible and the people -- The eye of the beholder : the English Bible, c. 1066-1200 -- On the road and in the street : the English Bible, c. 1200-1500 -- The politics of translation : the Bible in English, c. 1500-1700 -- Missions and markets : the Bible in America, c. 1600-1800 -- On not understanding the Bible -- Extra-illustrating the Bible -- Traveling companion : the Bible in the nineteenth century -- Old wine in new wineskins : the Bible in the twentieth century. |
| Summary |
<DIV><DIV><P style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt">In the eleventh century, the Bible was available only in expensive and rare hand-copied manuscripts. Today, millions of people from all walks of life seek guidance, inspiration, entertainment, and answers from thei. |
| Note |
Print version record. |
| Subject |
Bible -- History.
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Bible -- History.
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Bible. (OCoLC)fst01356024
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BIBLES -- General.
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RELIGION -- Biblical Reference -- General.
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RELIGION -- Biblical Reference.
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RELIGION -- Biblical Studies -- History & Culture.
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Bijbels.
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Overlevering.
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| Genre/Form |
History. (OCoLC)fst01411628
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Electronic books.
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| Other Form: |
Print version: Ferrell, Lori Anne, 1957- Bible and the people. New Haven : Yale University Press, ©2008 9780300114249 0300114249 (DLC) 2008026769 (OCoLC)227926574 |
| ISBN |
9780300142617 (electronic bk.) |
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0300142617 (electronic bk.) |
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