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T&T Clark Handbook of the Old Testament: An Introduction to the Literature, Religion and History of the Old Testament
Professor Jan Christian Gertz
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Description for T&T Clark Handbook of the Old Testament: An Introduction to the Literature, Religion and History of the Old Testament
Hardback. Provides an introduction to the literature and history of the Old Testament. This title looks at the Biblical text, archaeology, other texts, and iconography. It explores varying exegetical methods, including historical criticism, canonical approach, feminist, social scientific and liberation theology. Num Pages: 560 pages. BIC Classification: HRCF1; HRCG. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 51. Weight in Grams: 1406.
This title presents a comprehensive and profound introduction to the literature and history of the Old Testament. Beginning with methods and sources, this Handbook looks at the Biblical text, archaeology, other texts, and iconography. It explores varying exegetical methods, including historical criticism, canonical approach, feminist, social scientific and liberation theology. Methods in archaeology, Hebrew epigraphic and iconography are also covered. The second section is devoted to the history and religious history of Ancient Israel. Introductory matters, such as fundamental terminology and definitions, ethnic identity, ancestors and the dead, geography and time reckoning are explicated before the book moves on to ... Read more
This title presents a comprehensive and profound introduction to the literature and history of the Old Testament. Beginning with methods and sources, this Handbook looks at the Biblical text, archaeology, other texts, and iconography. It explores varying exegetical methods, including historical criticism, canonical approach, feminist, social scientific and liberation theology. Methods in archaeology, Hebrew epigraphic and iconography are also covered. The second section is devoted to the history and religious history of Ancient Israel. Introductory matters, such as fundamental terminology and definitions, ethnic identity, ancestors and the dead, geography and time reckoning are explicated before the book moves on to ... Read more
Product Details
Publisher
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Number of pages
560
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2012
Condition
New
Number of Pages
872
Place of Publication
Edinburgh, United Kingdom
ISBN
9780567425294
SKU
V9780567425294
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About Professor Jan Christian Gertz
Angelika Berlejung is Professor of Old Testament at the University of Leipzig, Germany. Konrad Schmid is Professor of Old Testament at the University of Zurich. Markus Witte is Professor of Old Testament at the University of Frankfurt Main. Jan Christian Gertz is Professor of Old Testament at the University of Heidelberg, Germany.
Reviews for T&T Clark Handbook of the Old Testament: An Introduction to the Literature, Religion and History of the Old Testament
‘This balanced, comprehensive and detailed introduction now sets the standard for any textbook aiming to represent the worldwide state of scholarship on the Old Testament/Hebrew Bible. The authors provide a clear and accessible entry to critical scholarship on both biblical texts and the history and religion of Israel. This volume is belongs in the libraries of ... Read more