Drawing on the work of leading figures in biblical, religious, historical, and cultural studies in Ireland and beyond, this volume explores the reception of the

Part 1. Ireland and the transmission of the Bible -- Part 2. The Bible and identity in Ireland -- Part 3. Ireland and beyond: reciprocal influences -- Part 4. C

Drawing on the work of leading figures in biblical, religious, historical, and cultural studies in Ireland and beyond, this volume explores the reception of the

In recent decades, reception history has become an increasingly important and controversial topic of discussion in biblical studies. Rather than attempting to r

The Bible is undoubtedly the most influential 'book' that the world has ever known. In thirty essays, this wide-ranging volume examines the cultural impact of b