The Old Testament : a very short introduction /

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The author offers an exploration of the 'Old Testament', illuminating its importance as history, literature, and sacred text. He provides an overview of one of the great pillars of Western religion and culture, a book which remains important today for Jews, Christians, and Muslims worldwid...

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Détails bibliographiques
Cote:Libro Electrónico
Auteur principal: Coogan, Michael David
Format: Électronique eBook
Langue:Inglés
Publié: Oxford ; New York : Oxford University Press, ©2008.
Collection:Very short introductions ; 181.
Sujets:
Bible. > Old Testament > Introductions.
Bible. > Old Testament.
Christianity.
Christianity
Christianisme.
RELIGION > Biblical Criticism & Interpretation > Old Testament.
Introductions.
Accès en ligne:Texto completo
Table des matières:
  • What is the Old Testament?
  • Interpretive strategies
  • The Old Testament and history
  • The Old Testament and myth
  • The exodus from Egypt: a deep probe
  • "Keep my commandments": biblical law
  • "Festivals of the Lord": ritual in ancient Israel
  • Prophets and prophecies
  • Hezekiah and Sennacherib: another deep probe
  • Poetry and dissent
  • "Let us now praise famous men"--and women
  • The enduring significance of the Old Testament.

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