This book has become a standard text in seminary and university classrooms. The purpose of this second edition is to help readers come to a critically informed understanding of the Old Testament as the church's scripture. This book introduces the Old Testament both as a witness of ancient Israel and
Old Testament Wisdom Literature : A Theological Introduction
โ Scribed by Craig G. Bartholomew; Ryan P. O'Dowd
- Publisher
- InterVarsity Press
- Year
- 2011
- Tongue
- English
- Leaves
- 337
- Edition
- 1
- Category
- Library
No coin nor oath required. For personal study only.
โฆ Synopsis
Old Testament Wisdom Literature
โฆ Subjects
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