An Introduction to the Old Testament: Sacred Texts and Imperial Contexts of the Hebrew Bible
ISBN-13:
9781405184670
ISBN-10:
1405184671
Edition:
1
Author:
David M. Carr
Publication date:
2010
Publisher:
Wiley-Blackwell
Format:
Paperback
296 pages
Category:
Christian Books & Bibles
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ISBN-13:
9781405184670
ISBN-10:
1405184671
Edition:
1
Author:
David M. Carr
Publication date:
2010
Publisher:
Wiley-Blackwell
Format:
Paperback
296 pages
Category:
Christian Books & Bibles
Summary
An Introduction to the Old Testament: Sacred Texts and Imperial Contexts of the Hebrew Bible (ISBN-13: 9781405184670 and ISBN-10: 1405184671), written by authors
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Description
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
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