John Barton

‘Opa, waarom zitten we hier gewoon te niksen?’ ‘Niets doen is alles voelen. De grootsheid van het leven is te vinden in de kleinheid van de dag.’

De Bijbel is het belangrijkste boek van de westerse cultuur: voor gelovigen is het de autoriteit die laat zien hoe te leven, voor niet-gelovigen is

Naar goede wiskundedidactiek is al veel onderzoek gedaan, maar in al die jaren dat docent Craig Barton voor de klas stond heeft hij zich daar – tot zi

This entertainment by and about the Kings and Queens of England includes music, poetry, speeches, letters and other writings. The Hollow Crown has bee

In the first two chapters of the book of Amos, the prophet denounces a number of neighbouring nations for committing atrocities in war and then declar

This collection of John Barton's work engages with current concern over the biblical canon, in both historical and theological aspects; with literary

Here, Barton argues that in many areas of ethical enquiry the Old Testament has much to teach us. Topics covered include: the Ten Commandments; the et

polari (pe 'la:ri): from Italian parlare, a coded anti-language or idiolect at one time spoken by gay men for cover — or a précis of John Barton's uni

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 w

Through two of the shortest books in the Bible, Joel and Obadiah are treasures rich in themes, imagery and poetry. In this commentary, the author prov

-ABOUT THE BOOK: Drinking a glass of water, eating a meal with family or friends, conversing with others at social events, or introducing yourself to

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 d

This book brings together some of the world's most exciting scholars from across a variety of disciplines to provide a concise and accessible guide to

In a clear and concise way, John Barton describes the development of the Bible. He explains how the Bible came to be written and collected into the au

"There are contributions here that present this material in ways that provoke reflection and can set the reader thinking in new directions. The book's