Who Wrote the Bible? : a Book for the People

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Who Wrote the Bible? : a Book for the People

by Washington Gladden

EN·~9 hours·13 chapters

Chapters

13 total

Chapter I. - A Look Into the Hebrew Bible.

22:59

Chapter II. - What Did Moses Write?

39:33

Chapter III. - Sources of the Pentateuch.

40:10

Chapter IV. - The Ealier Hebrew Histories.

44:32

Chapter V. - The Hebrew Prophecies

1:02:22

Chapter VI. - The Later Hebrew Histories

47:48

Chapter VII. - The Poetical Books.

43:25

Chapter VIII. - The Earlier New Testament Writings

44:07

Chapter IX. - The Origin of the Gospels

43:48

Chapter X. - New Testament History and Prophecy

46:07
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Description

This volume offers a concise, readable tour of the human story behind the Bible’s formation. It sets aside theological doctrine to examine how the ancient texts were written, copied, edited, and carried through generations, treating the scriptures much like any other work of literature. By tracing the roles of scribes, translators, and communities, the author reveals the layered process that turned separate scrolls into the collection we know today.

The book also explores the evolution of the very name “Bible,” showing how it emerged centuries after the texts were first composed. Readers will encounter facts that may unsettle familiar assumptions, yet the tone remains inviting, urging a fresh appreciation of the spiritual heritage without demanding a loss of faith. It’s an engaging guide for anyone curious about the natural history of these enduring books.

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Language

en

Duration

~9 hours (535K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Credits

Produced by Curtis A. Weyant, Charles Franks, and the Distributed Proofreading Team.

Release date

Nov 1, 2004

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the author

Washington Gladden

Washington Gladden

1836–1918

A pioneering Protestant voice of the Social Gospel, this American minister wrote and preached with the conviction that faith should confront poverty, labor conflict, and political corruption. His work helped shape the moral language of progressive reform in the late 19th and early 20th centuries.

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