Riches, John. <br/><br/>
Bible :  a very short introduction 
by John Riches. 
 - New York :  Oxford,  2000. 
 - 160 p. 
<br/><br/> Table of Contents:<br/>Chapter 1. The Bible in the Modern World: Classic or Sacred Text?<br/>Chapter 2. How the Bible was Written?<br/>Chapter 3. The Making of the Bible<br/>Chapter 4. The Bible in the World of the Believers<br/>Chapter 5. The Bible and Its Critics<br/>Chapter 6. The Bible in the Post-Colonial World<br/>Chapter 7. The Bible in High And Popular Culture<br/>Chapter 8. The Bible in Politics<br/>Chapter 9. Conclusion<br/>References and Further Reading<br/>Index of Biblical References<br/>General Index<br/><br/> 
<br/><br/><label>ISBN: </label>9780192853431 
<br/><br/><label>Subjects--Topical Terms: </label><br/>Bible.
<br/><br/><label>Dewey Class. No.: </label>220.61  / RIC/BIB