| The Hebrew Bible for Beginners: A Jewish & Christian Introduction Contributor(s): Lohr, Joel N. (Author), Kaminsky, Joel S. (Author) |
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ISBN: 1426775636 ISBN-13: 9781426775635 Publisher: Abingdon Press OUR PRICE: $40.49 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: September 2015 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Religion | Biblical Studies - Old Testament - General - Religion | Biblical Criticism & Interpretation - Old Testament |
| Dewey: 221.6 |
| LCCN: 2015013354 |
| Physical Information: 0.9" H x 5.9" W x 9" (1.00 lbs) 316 pages |
| Themes: - Religious Orientation - Christian |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Jews call the Hebrew Scriptures the "Tanakh" and Christians call them the "Old Testament." It doesn't take long to see that Jews and Christians view the same set of books differently and interpret these scriptures in unique and at times conflicting ways. The Hebrew Bible for Beginners introduces students to the tremendous influence the Hebrew Bible has had on western society for over two millennia and explores the complexities of reading ancient religious literature today. The book also addresses how certain modern critical approaches may initially be alarming, indeed even shocking, to those who have not been exposed to them, but it tackles the conversation in a respectful fashion. Avoiding jargon and convoluted prose, this highly accessible volume provides textboxes, charts, a timeline, a glossary, and regularly includes artistic renderings of biblical scenes to keep lay and beginning readers engaged. |
Contributor Bio(s): Kaminsky, Joel S.: - Joel S. Kaminsky is the Morningstar Family Professor of Jewish Studies and professor of Bible in the religion department at Smith College in Northampton, Massachusetts.Lohr, Joel N.: - Normal 0 false false false EN-US X-NONE X-NONE MicrosoftInternetExplorer4 Joel N. Lohr is the dean of religious life and associate professor in the Gladys L. Benerd School of Education at University of the Pacific in Stockton, California.Kaminsky, Joel S.: - Joel S. Kaminsky is the Morningstar Family Professor of Jewish Studies and professor of Bible in the religion department at Smith College in Northampton, Massachusetts. |