The Bible

"The Bible: The Basics is an introduction to the Bible as both a sacred text, central to the faith of millions, and a classic work of Western literature, containing a tapestry of genres, voices, perspectives and images. This guide addresses both aspects of the Bible's character by exploring: the rich variety of literary forms, from poetry to prophecy and epistles to apocalypses; the historical, geographic and social context of the Bible; contemporary attitudes to the Bible held by believers and non-believers; and the status of biblical interpretation today." --Book Jacket.