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The Hebrew Bible: A Critical Companion
John Barton (Ed.)
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Description for The Hebrew Bible: A Critical Companion
Hardback. This is a general-interest introduction to the Old Testament from many disciplines. There are 23 essays with 23 individual reference lists. Editor(s): Barton, John. Num Pages: 600 pages, 1 halftone. 5 tables. 5 maps. BIC Classification: HRCG; HRJS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 229 x 152. .
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 ... Read more
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 ... Read more
Product Details
Publisher
Princeton University Press
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2016
Condition
New
Number of Pages
632
Place of Publication
New Jersey, United States
ISBN
9780691154718
SKU
V9780691154718
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Ref
99-24
About John Barton (Ed.)
John Barton is the Oriel and Laing Professor Emeritus of the Interpretation of Holy Scripture at the University of Oxford. His many books include Reading the Old Testament; Oracles of God: Perceptions of Ancient Prophecy in Israel after the Exile; and The Nature of Biblical Criticism.
Reviews for The Hebrew Bible: A Critical Companion
This collection provides a rich introduction to the Hebrew Bible for general readers, and is an invaluable companion for students and scholars.
Publishers Weekly A compelling analysis of the document that embraces all phases of biblical scholarship, from every conceivable point of view.
John Mulryan, Cithara The book is attractive and an easy read. Written by a group ... Read more
Publishers Weekly A compelling analysis of the document that embraces all phases of biblical scholarship, from every conceivable point of view.
John Mulryan, Cithara The book is attractive and an easy read. Written by a group ... Read more