A comprehensive and accessible guide to the Hebrew Bible This book
brings together some of the world's most exciting scholars from across
a variety of disciplines to provide a concise and accessible guide to
the Hebrew Bible. It covers every major genre of book in the Old
Testament together with in-depth discussions of major themes such as
human nature, covenant, creation, ethics, ritual and purity, sacred
space, and monotheism. This authoritative overview sets each book
within its historical and cultural context in the ancient Near East,
paying special attention to its sociological setting. It provides new
insights into the reception of the books and the different ways they
have been studied, from historical-critical enquiry to modern advocacy
approaches such as feminism and liberation theology. It also includes
a guide to biblical translations and textual criticism and helpful
suggestions for further reading. Featuring contributions from experts
with backgrounds in the Jewish and Christian faith traditions as well
as secular scholars in the humanities and social sciences, The Hebrew
Bible is the perfect starting place for anyone seeking a user-friendly
introduction to the Old Testament, and an invaluable reference book
for students and teachers.
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ISBN
9781400880584
Publisert
2016
Utgiver
Vendor
Princeton University Press
Språk
Product language
Engelsk
Format
Product format
Digital bok