02124cam a22003013u 4500 34702 UtSlPG 20260610133807.0 m cr n 260607r2010||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 AE Various Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, "Bible" to "Bisectrix" : Volume 3, Slice 7 Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2010 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2010-12-19 Produced by Marius Masi, Don Kretz and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net "Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, 'Bible' to 'Bisectrix'" by Various is a comprehensive reference work written in the early 20th century. This volume is an informative resource that covers a wide array of topics, providing detailed entries on subjects ranging from the Bible and its significance to various scientific and literary terms. The book presents a systematic approach to disseminating knowledge in an encyclopedic format, aiming to educate readers on diverse fields of arts, sciences, and general information. The opening of this volume introduces the section on the "Bible," explaining its origins and the complexities involved in its composition. It describes the term "Bible" as derived from the Greek word for "books" and discusses the structure of the Old and New Testaments, focusing on the historical and literary conditions under which these sacred texts were formed. The text elaborates on the development of the Biblical canon, detailing how various writings were compiled and recognized over time, thus providing insight into the evolution of religious literature. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Encyclopedias and dictionaries https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/34702 75548 75548