John Barton Bücher

Eine einzigartig ehrgeizige Studie über die Entstehung der Bibel: wie sie geschrieben wurde, wie ihre Inhalte ausgewählt wurden – und wie sie tatsächlich zu den Religionen steht, die sie befürworten. Die Bibel ist das zentrale Buch der westlichen Kultur, doch erstaunlicherweise gibt es keine angemessene Geschichte darüber. Dieses außergewöhnliche Werk eines der führenden biblischen Gelehrten der Welt bietet einen umfassenden Bericht darüber, wie die verschiedenen Teile der Bibel entstanden sind; wie einige Schriften, die als heilig angesehen wurden, kanonisch wurden und in die Bibel aufgenommen wurden, während andere es nicht taten; welches Verhältnis die verschiedenen Teile der Bibel zueinander haben; und wie die Bibel, nachdem sie zu einem stabilen Text geworden war, weltweit verbreitet und interpretiert wurde. Es wird der Bedeutung des Tanach (Altes Testament) im Judentum ebenso wie im Christentum Rechnung getragen. Es wird auch gezeigt, in welchem Maße, entgegen der weit verbreiteten Meinung, sowohl das Judentum als auch das Christentum keine Glaubensrichtungen sind, die aus den biblischen Texten stammen, sondern aus anderen Quellen und Traditionen. Es wird deutlich, dass wir, wenn wir die Bibel als 'autoritative' betrachten wollen, dies nicht so tun können, wie es Gläubige in der Vergangenheit oft getan haben.

From a distinguished Oxford scholar and the author of A History of the Bible, an examination of how biblical translation works and why it matters. Throughout history, most Jewish and Christian believers have understood scripture not in the languages in which it was first written but rather in their own—in translation. In The Word, acclaimed Bible scholar John Barton explores how saints and scholars have negotiated the profound challenges of translating the Bible while remaining faithful to the original. In addition to considering questions of literal versus free translation, literary style, inclusive language, and more, Barton draws out scriptural translation’s role at critical junctures in religious history. Far from a mere academic exercise, biblical translation has shaped how we answer faith’s most enduring questions about the nature of God, the existence of the soul, and the possibility of salvation

A new edition of a survey of biblical criticism in which the author clarifies the kinds of questions about the meaning of texts that led scholars to develop the now traditional 'historical-critical' approaches. Also covers the latest developments in biblical study, including deconstruction and postmodernism. First published in 1984.

The Bible: The Basics is an accessible and engaging 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. The second edition has been updated throughout and includes: maps and detailed suggestions for

This book provides a detailed exploration of the important elements of the theology underlying the book of Amos. It considers Amos as a figure representing social justice, surveys major developments in the critical assessment of the book and examines the history of the book's reception.

Low-carbon electricity systems require energy storage on all time scales to accommodate the variations in solar and wind power. The research described in this book builds on recent research into nickel-iron battery-electrolysers or “battolysers” as both short-term and long-term energy storage. For short-term cycling as a battery, the internal resistances and time constants have been measured, including the component values of resistors and capacitors in equivalent circuits. The dependence of these values on state-of-charge and temperature have also been measured. The results confirm that a nickel-iron cell can hold 25% more than its nominal charge. However, this increased capacity disappears at temperatures of 60°C and may be dissipated quickly by self-discharge. When operating as an electrolyser for long-term energy storage, the experiments have established the importance of a separation gap between each electrode and the membrane for gas evolution and established the optimum size of this gap as approximately 1.25 mm. The nickel-iron cell has acceptable performance as an electrolyser for Power-to-X energy conversion but its large internal resistance limits voltage efficiency to 75% at a 5 hour charge and discharge rate, with or without a bubble separation membrane.

Discusses questions about biblical authority and inspiration, which are as topical and controversial as ever. Major new edition of a modern classic, fully revised and expanded, with a substantial new chapter on 'The Bible in Practice'.

Exploring the richness of Biblical narratives reveals their depth beyond childhood interpretations. These stories emerge from a sophisticated literary tradition, articulated in expressive Hebrew and interwoven with diverse writings. The book encourages readers to engage with the narratives using adult perspectives, uncovering often overlooked dimensions, wit, and humor. By doing so, it highlights the universal appeal and contemporary relevance of these tales, inviting a fresh appreciation for their complexity and significance.

John Barton used to live in the non-disabled world. Then he developed symptoms of an inherited condition that affected his mobility, closely followed by Parkinson's disease. John is an accredited psychotherapist and former journalist and in this book he explores the physical, political and psychological meanings of disability.

Starý zákon má kořeny v kultuře, která je nám už hodně vzdálená, občas si sám odporuje a někdy užívá myšlenkové kategorie, které současné uvažování o etice nezná. Nakolik může starozákonní etika (a třeba „Desatero“) pomoci při řešení dnešních problémů? Možná víc, nežby se zdálo…