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The End of Biblical Studies,Used
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In this radical critique of his own academic specialty, biblical scholar Hector Avalos calls for an end to biblical studies. He outlines two main arguments for this surprising conclusion. First, academic biblical scholarship has clearly succeeded in showing that the ancient civilization that produced the Bible held beliefs about the origin, nature, and purpose of the world and humanity that are fundamentally opposed to the views of modern society. The Bible is thus largely irrelevant to the needs and concerns of contemporary human beings. Second, Avalos criticizes his colleagues for applying a variety of flawed and specious techniques aimed at maintaining the illusion that the Bible is still relevant in today's world. In effect, he accuses his profession of being more concerned about its selfpreservation than about giving an honest account of its own findings to the general public and faith communities. In a controversial conclusion, Avalos argues that our world is best served by leaving the Bible as a relic of an ancient civilization instead of the "living" document most religionist scholars believe it should be. He urges his colleagues to concentrate on educating the broader society to recognize the irrelevance and even violent effects of the Bible in modern life.
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- Q: What is the main thesis of 'The End of Biblical Studies'? A: The book argues that biblical studies should end because the beliefs of the ancient civilization that produced the Bible are irrelevant to modern society.
- Q: Who is the author of 'The End of Biblical Studies'? A: The author is Hector Avalos, a biblical scholar from Iowa State University.
- Q: When was 'The End of Biblical Studies' published? A: The book was published on July 12, 2007.
- Q: What is the binding type of this book? A: The book is available in hardcover binding.
- Q: How many pages does 'The End of Biblical Studies' have? A: The book consists of 288 pages.
- Q: What is the condition of the book being sold? A: The item condition is listed as 'Good'.
- Q: What edition of the book is being offered? A: This listing is for the First Edition of 'The End of Biblical Studies'.
- Q: What category does this book fall under? A: The book is categorized under Christianity.
- Q: Does the book discuss any criticisms of biblical scholarship? A: Yes, Avalos criticizes biblical scholars for using flawed techniques to maintain the relevance of the Bible in modern life.
- Q: What is the release date of 'The End of Biblical Studies'? A: The release date of the book is May 1, 2007.