{"product_id":"what-is-scripture-a-comparative-approach-political-thought","title":"What Is Scripture?: A Comparative Approach (Political Thought)","description":"\"Scripture\" is no longer an absolute. In the last two centuries, as Westerners have become more keenly conscious of the flatly historical character of their own biblical documents, they have also realized the normative function of scripture in other traditions.\nW. C. Smith's vastly erudite work asks how it is that certain texts have so seeped into human life - in a rich, complex, and powerful way - as to be deemed sacred. Examining the history and use of scripture in the world's major religious traditions, he shows how and why scripture continues to carry momentous and at times appalling power in human affairs.\nIn the end, Smith's creative proposal is valuable not only for showing what it means to hold a text as sacred, or to treasure another's scripture, but also for the light it sheds in a troubled culture on what it means to be human.\u003cbr\u003eASIN: 0800626087\u003cbr\u003eVSKU: DBV.0800626087.G\u003cbr\u003eCondition: Good\u003cbr\u003eAuthor\/Artist:Smith, Wilfred Cantwell\u003cbr\u003eBinding: Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eNote:\u003c\/b\u003e Any images shown are stock photographs and product may differ from what is shown.  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition Notes\u003c\/b\u003e: Gently used with minimal wear on the corners and cover. A few pages may contain light highlighting or writing, but the text remains fully legible. Dust jacket may be missing, and supplemental materials like CDs or codes may not be included. May be ex-library with library markings. Ships promptly!  \u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Dream Books Co.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41715381764154,"sku":"DBV.0800626087.G","price":8.29,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0555\/6011\/0138\/files\/0800626087-0.jpg?v=1790828632","url":"https:\/\/shop.dreambooksco.com\/products\/what-is-scripture-a-comparative-approach-political-thought","provider":"Dream Books Co.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}