What Is Social Scientific Criticism?

by John H. Elliott

Guides to Biblical Scholarship: New Testament Series

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This book gives a clearly written, authoritative introduction to social-scientific criticism of the New Testament, including:the rise of this methodits practitioners and the focal points of their workhow the method is applied to the interpretation of the biblical textthe presuppositions and procedures of the method.Also included are four appendices, a glossary of terms, and full bibliographies. Intended as a basic introduction for students and general readers, the book will be of interest show more also to exegetical veterans. show less

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John H. Elliott
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Guides to Biblical Scholarship: New Testament Series
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What Is Social Scientific Criticism?

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Religion & Spirituality, Nonfiction
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225.6 — Religion The Bible New Testament Hermeneutics; Exegesis; Symbolism; Typology
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BS2361.2 .E45 — Philosophy, Psychology and Religion The Bible The Bible New Testament Works about the New Testament Criticism and interpretation
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