The harlot by the side of the road : forbidden tales of the Bible
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New York : Ballantine Books, 1997.
Edition
1st ed.
Physical Desc
x, 378 pages : maps ; 25 cm.
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| Location | Call Number | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Fowler Public Library - NONFICTION | 221.6 Kirsch | On Shelf |
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Published
New York : Ballantine Books, 1997.
Format
Book
Edition
1st ed.
Language
English
Notes
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references (p. 353-367) and index.
Description
Discusses several stories in the Old Testament of the Bible which deal with sex, violence, and scandal which are frequently suppressed or mistranslated. Places each story within the political and social context of its time, explores why it was written down and added to the Bible, and why it was originally censored. Also includes a section titled "Who really wrote the Bible?"
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APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)
Kirsch, J. (1997). The harlot by the side of the road: forbidden tales of the Bible . Ballantine Books.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Kirsch, Jonathan, 1949-. 1997. The Harlot By the Side of the Road: Forbidden Tales of the Bible. Ballantine Books.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Kirsch, Jonathan, 1949-. The Harlot By the Side of the Road: Forbidden Tales of the Bible Ballantine Books, 1997.
MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)Kirsch, Jonathan. The Harlot By the Side of the Road: Forbidden Tales of the Bible Ballantine Books, 1997.
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