This lecture from the renowned theologian Charles A. Briggs offers a sweeping overview of the history of the Bible, exploring the political and cultural contexts in which various texts were written and compiled. With an emphasis on the social and historical factors that have shaped our understanding of the Bible over the centuries, Briggs's lecture is a must-read for anyone interested in the intellectual history of Christianity.

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