Renaissance Bible, The
Book Description
The Renaissance Bible offers a groundbreaking exploration of how Scripture shaped the very foundation of early modern consciousness and culture. Scholar Debora K. Shuger presents the first comprehensive examination of this topic by an Anglo-American researcher in nearly half a century, revealing how the Bible served as the central organizing text of Renaissance society.
This scholarly yet accessible work ventures far beyond traditional biblical interpretation to uncover the profound connections between sacred text and cultural transformation. Shuger demonstrates how biblical understanding influenced the development of individual identity, the emergence of embodied spirituality, and the complex relationship between religious devotion and human desire. Her investigation spans the intersection of law, colonial thought, and theological concepts of redemption, showing how these seemingly separate domains were unified through biblical interpretation.
Drawing from biblical commentaries, dramatic works, poetry, sermons, and theological treatises primarily from Protestant northern Europe and England, the author illuminates how Renaissance thinkers negotiated between scriptural wisdom and emerging cultural conversations. The book examines themes of gender, embodiment, authority, personal identity, and historical understanding through the lens of biblical engagement.
For contemporary readers seeking to understand how sacred texts can profoundly shape both individual consciousness and broader cultural patterns, this work provides invaluable insights into the transformative power of scriptural engagement. Shuger's analysis reveals how the Renaissance Bible functioned as more than religious literature, serving as the foundational text for understanding human nature, society, and spiritual development.
Who Is This For?
📖 Reading Level: Medium (200-400 pages) (~8 hours)
📄 Length: 297 pages
What You'll Discover
- ✓ Explore History and criticism
- ✓ Explore General
- ✓ Study Bible from spiritual perspective
- ✓ Explore RELIGION
- ✓ Explore Bijbelwetenschap
- ✓ Explore Civilisation occidentale
- ✓ Explore Bijbel
- ✓ Explore Christianisme et littérature
