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An Introduction to the Old Testament: Sacred Texts and Imperial Contexts of the Hebrew Bible
Contributor(s): Carr, David M. (Author)
ISBN: 140518468X     ISBN-13: 9781405184687
Publisher: Wiley-Blackwell
OUR PRICE:   $114.48  
Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats
Published: March 2010
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Additional Information
BISAC Categories:
- Religion | Biblical Biography - Old Testament
- Religion | Biblical Studies - Old Testament - General
Dewey: 221.09
LCCN: 2009041256
Physical Information: 0.8" H x 7.4" W x 9.8" (1.80 lbs) 304 pages
Themes:
- Religious Orientation - Christian
 
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Publisher 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