From respected scholar James Barr comes this perceptive examination of the Bible today. Barr addresses crucial ques- tions about the nature, use, and context of theological study of the Bible such as: Has the Bible any authority? Does biblical study still belong to theology? How is the Bible to be seen as a political document?

Barr's significant work explores the place of story in biblical theology, the character of the Bible as literature, and the historical-critical method of reading scripture. Also included is a continuation of the controversial topic Barr began in his earlier book fundamentalism.

Certain to be required reading for everyone concerned with biblical theology and interpretation of the Bible, THE SCOPE AND AUTHORITY OF THE BIBLE is an enlightening look at major issues that must be addressed.