This volume introduces ancient Israel's Scriptures, or the Hebrew Bible, commonly called the Old Testament. It also traces the legacy of monotheism first found in the pages of the Old Testament. Where pertinent to the message of the Old Testament, the book explores issues of history, comparative rel
Introduction to the Old Testament
โ Scribed by Georg Fohrer
- Publisher
- Abingdon Press
- Year
- 1968
- Tongue
- English
- Leaves
- 552
- Category
- Library
No coin nor oath required. For personal study only.
โฆ Synopsis
540 pages 24 cm
Translation of Einleitung in das Alte Testament
Includes bibliographical references
Introduction : Israelite literature, the canon of the Old Testament, and introductory studies -- The formation of the historical and legal books. General ; The Pentateuch ; Joshua through Kings (the former prophets) ; The Chronicler's history ; Other books -- The formation of the poetic books. General ; The songbooks -- The formation of the wisdom books. General ; The wisdom books -- The formation of the prophetical books and the apocalyptic book. General ; The prophetical books (the latter prophets) ; The apocalyptic book -- The compilation and transmission of the Old Testament. Origin and history of the canon ; Textual history of the Old Testament
โฆ Subjects
Introduction : Israelite literature, the canon of the Old Testament, and introductory studies -- The formation of the historical and legal books. General ; The Pentateuch ; Joshua through Kings (the former prophets) ; The Chronicler's history ; Other books -- The formation of the poetic books. General ; The songbooks -- The formation of the wisdom books. General ; The wisdom books -- The formation of the prophetical books and the apocalyptic book. General ; The prophetical books (the latter pro
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