Description: In 100 Important Questions About the Bible . . . Answered! Lee Martin McDonald explores some of the most critical issues surrounding the origin, development, and inspiration of the Jewish and Christian scriptures. He examines all the most commonly cited ancient sources essential for piecing together the complex story of the formation of the Bible. Relatively short responses give a helpful digest of the issues surrounding these hundred questions. Further resources are suggested for readers looking for more detailed information. This book, with its accessible format, will dispel numerous confusions and myths surrounding the formation of the Bible and help readers better understand the gift of scripture.
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Lee Martin McDonald is President Emeritus and Professor of New Testament Studies at Acadia Divinity College, Dean of the Faculty of Theology at Acadia University in Nova Scotia, Canada, and former president of the Institute for Biblical Research. He is author of many books including the Formation of the Biblical Canon, The Story of Jesus in History and Faith, Before There Was a Bible, and co-editor of The Canon Debate and The World of the New Testament.