Margaret Christian

Approaching the Bible as Literature

Biblical Studies & Commentaries

“This is a book that attends to students with a range of interests in the Bible, particularly students from religious backgrounds. Schmidt includes just the right amount of geographic, historical, and cultural information in a workbook format that encourages engagement with the literary tools provided. Schmidt is an enthusiastic and empowering teacher. Sections on biblical poetry, parables, and apocalypse are particularly valuable, while his pointers for considering context, constructing worthwhile questions, and identifying legitimate evidence will benefit any beginning literary analyst.”