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Reading the Historical Books – A Student`s Guide to Engaging the Biblical Text
Patricia Dutcher–Walls
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Description for Reading the Historical Books – A Student`s Guide to Engaging the Biblical Text
Paperback. Num Pages: 208 pages, black & white illustrations, maps. BIC Classification: HRCG3. Category: (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 216 x 140 x 14. Weight in Grams: 240.
Biblical history can be some of the most difficult material for beginning students to grasp. The conventions of contemporary history writing are quite different from those of ancient Israelite writers. Here a master teacher offers basic orientation to the genre and conventions of the Old Testament historical books, helping students become careful and attentive readers. Written in an accessible style with many ancient and contemporary examples, this book introduces students to some of the phenomena they will encounter in the historical books and provides strategies for understanding their significance. The goal is to make further reading and study of ... Read more
Biblical history can be some of the most difficult material for beginning students to grasp. The conventions of contemporary history writing are quite different from those of ancient Israelite writers. Here a master teacher offers basic orientation to the genre and conventions of the Old Testament historical books, helping students become careful and attentive readers. Written in an accessible style with many ancient and contemporary examples, this book introduces students to some of the phenomena they will encounter in the historical books and provides strategies for understanding their significance. The goal is to make further reading and study of ... Read more
Product Details
Publisher
Baker Publishing Group
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2014
Condition
New
Number of Pages
208
Place of Publication
Ada, MI, United States
ISBN
9780801048654
SKU
V9780801048654
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Ref
99-99
About Patricia Dutcher–Walls
Patricia Dutcher-Walls (ThD, Graduate Theological Union) is professor of Hebrew scripture at Vancouver School of Theology, where she also gives administrative oversight to the school's doctoral programs and serves as dean of studies and director of the library. She is the author of several books and a web-based Bible study curriculum. Ordained by the United Presbyterian Church (USA), she now ... Read more
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