John Barton

De Bijbel is het belangrijkste boek van de westerse cultuur: voor gelovigen is het de autoriteit die laat zien hoe te leven, voor niet-gelovigen is he

Naar goede wiskundedidactiek is al veel onderzoek gedaan, maar in al die jaren dat docent Craig Barton voor de klas stond heeft hij zich daar – tot zi

How do we talk about porn? Why it is that when we do talk about porn, we tend to retreat into the abstract? How do we have meaningful conversations ab

The Bible is held to be both universal and specific, the source of fundamental truths inscribed in words that are exact and sacred. For much of Jewish

This entertainment by and about the Kings and Queens of England includes music, poetry, speeches, letters and other writings. The Hollow Crown has bee

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Oracles of God is a study of ideas about ancient prophecy current in Judaism and Christianity from the Exile to the end of the New Testament period.

Here, Barton argues that in many areas of ethical enquiry the Old Testament has much to teach us. Topics covered include: the Ten Commandments; the et

This collection of John Barton's work engages with current concern over the biblical canon, in both historical and theological aspects; with literary

The Bible: The Basics is an accessible and engaging introduction to the Bible as both a sacred text, central to the faith of millions, and a classic w

A new edition of a survey of biblical criticism in which the author clarifies the kinds of questions about the meaning of texts that led scholars to d

In a clear and concise way, John Barton describes the development of the Bible. He explains how the Bible came to be written and collected into the au

Through two of the shortest books in the Bible, Joel and Obadiah are treasures rich in themes, imagery and poetry. In this commentary, the author prov

This book brings together some of the world's most exciting scholars from across a variety of disciplines to provide a concise and accessible guide to

A comprehensive and accessible guide to the Hebrew BibleThis book brings together some of the world's most exciting scholars from across a variety of