Introduction To The Old Testament: Sacred Texts And Imperial Contexts Of The Hebrew Bible

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Synopsis
This comprehensive, introductory textbook is unique in exploring the emergence of the Hebrew Bible in the broader context of world history. It particularly focuses on the influence of pre-Roman empires, empowering students with a richer understanding of Old Testament historiography.

Provides a historical context for students learning about the development and changing interpretations of biblical texts

Examines how these early stories were variously shaped by interaction with the Mesopotamian and Egyptian, Assyrian, Babylonian, Persian, and Hellenistic empires

Incorporates recent research on the formation of the Pentateuch

Reveals how key biblical texts came to be interpreted by Jewish, Christian, and Muslim faiths Includes numerous student-friendly features, such as study questions, review sections, bibliographies, timelines, and illustrations and photos

Copyright:
2010

Book Details

Book Quality:
Excellent
ISBN-13:
9781405184670
Publisher:
John Wiley & Sons, Limited
Date of Addition:
Copyrighted By:
David M. Carr
Adult content:
No
Language:
English
Has Image Descriptions:
No
Categories:
History, Nonfiction, Religion and Spirituality, Education
Submitted By:
Daproim Africa
Proofread By:
Daproim Africa
Usage Restrictions:
This is a copyrighted book.

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