Scribes and Scripture: The Amazing Story of How We Got the Bible
Amazing Story: Scribes and Scripture is a guide to how the Bible was written, copied, canonized and translated. John D. Meade and Peter J. Gurry draw on Old and New Testament scholarship to address common questions and offer readers tools for interpreting evidence about the Bible.
At a glance
- Covers Bible writing and copying, canonization, and translation, from the invention of the alphabet to recent English translations.
- Addresses questions about the Bible’s 66-book canon, textual criticism and the range of Bible translations.
- Includes maps, charts, sidebars and pictures, according to the listing.
- Written by scholars in Old Testament and New Testament textual scholarship.
Reference price: $27.99
Price checked: Nov 13, 2026
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Pros and cons
Pros
- Brings the history of writing, canon formation and translation together in one 272-page volume.
- Visual aids are listed alongside the text, which may help readers navigate historical topics.
Technical specifications
8 specifications| Publisher | Crossway |
|---|---|
| Publication date | Oct. 18 2022 |
| Language | English |
| Print length | 272 pages |
| ISBN-10 | 1433577895 |
| ISBN-13 | 978-1433577895 |
| Dimensions | 13.97 x 1.91 x 21.59 cm |
|---|---|
| Weight listed | 1.05 kg |
Who is it for?
A good fit for
- Readers seeking an introduction to the history and formation of the Bible.
- Readers interested in textual criticism, the biblical canon or translation history.
Less suited to
- Readers looking for a devotional or a walk-through of the Bible’s individual books. This book focuses on its writing, copying, canonization and translation.
Customer reviews on Amazon
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Customer feedback describes the book as informative, scholarly, engaging and readable, with readers appreciating its research and the way scholarly material is communicated. This is relevant for buyers who want a historical and textual account rather than a survey of individual Bible books. The aggregate ratings are largely concentrated in the top categories, but ratings alone do not establish why readers responded as they did.
Positive themes
- Readers describe it as informative and scholarly.
- Feedback highlights readability and engaging presentation.
Frequently asked questions
What topics does Scribes and Scripture cover?
It covers the writing and copying of the Bible, canonization and translation, with historical discussion spanning from the invention of the alphabet to recent English translations.
Does the book include visual material?
The listing says it contains maps, charts, sidebars and pictures.
Who is this book for?
It is aimed at readers with questions about how the Bible was written, copied, formed into a canon and translated.
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