{"product_id":"jerusalem-popular-hb","title":"Jerusalem Bible Popular Hardback  Edition","description":"\u003cp\u003eHardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Jerusalem Bible text is a version in modern English which keeps as close as possible to the literal meaning of the ancient texts from which it has been translated.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVery brief introductions are provided to indicate the historical setting of each book, and a small number of short footnotes to clarify only the literal meaning of the text without attempting interpretation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Jerusalem Bible first appeared in 1966 and was the work of a team of scholars (including J. R. R. Tolkien) under the direction of Father Alexander Jones, influenced by La Bible de Jerusalem - a French translation of the Bible produced by the French Biblical School in Jerusalem. It was hailed as a masterpiece of textual accuracy and modern style.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis compact Popular Edition, first published in 1968, is designed for the general reader. It has short footnotes explaining key details and is an excellent resource for everyone.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hodder \u0026 Stoughton","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51753852240212,"sku":null,"price":24.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0901\/7871\/5988\/files\/JerusalemPopHBK.jpg?v=1776346966","url":"https:\/\/www.oasischristianbookshop.co.uk\/products\/jerusalem-popular-hb","provider":"Oasis Christian Bookshop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}