books.google.ca - This groundbreaking introduction to the Bible explores its emergence and development in the context of world history. It particularly focuses on the role of a number of empires in the formation of the biblical canon.In addition to its comprehensive coverage, this book also integrates in an accessible...http://books.google.ca/books/about/An_Introduction_to_the_Bible.html?id=dJerjvlxCHsC&utm_source=gb-gplus-shareAn Introduction to the Bible