The Texts Of The Oratorio Of Messiah With Illustrative Passages From The Old And New Testament

Author : John Barton
Publisher : Princeton University Press
ISBN 13 : 1400880580
Total Pages : 627 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (8 download)

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Download or read book The Hebrew Bible written by John Barton and published by Princeton University Press. This book was released on 2016-06-07 with total page 627 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A comprehensive and accessible guide to the Hebrew Bible This book brings together some of the world's most exciting scholars from across a variety of disciplines to provide a concise and accessible guide to the Hebrew Bible. It covers every major genre of book in the Old Testament together with in-depth discussions of major themes such as human nature, covenant, creation, ethics, ritual and purity, sacred space, and monotheism. This authoritative overview sets each book within its historical and cultural context in the ancient Near East, paying special attention to its sociological setting. It provides new insights into the reception of the books and the different ways they have been studied, from historical-critical enquiry to modern advocacy approaches such as feminism and liberation theology. It also includes a guide to biblical translations and textual criticism and helpful suggestions for further reading. Featuring contributions from experts with backgrounds in the Jewish and Christian faith traditions as well as secular scholars in the humanities and social sciences, The Hebrew Bible is the perfect starting place for anyone seeking a user-friendly introduction to the Old Testament, and an invaluable reference book for students and teachers.