The Old Testament: A Concise Introduction

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Product ID:	9780415643009
Product Form:	Paperback / softback
Country of Manufacture:	GB
Title:	The Old Testament
Subtitle:	A Concise Introduction
Authors:	Author: Brent A. Strawn
Page Count:	206
Subjects:	Old Testaments, Old Testaments, Old Testaments
Description:	This concise volume introduces readers to the three main sections of the Hebrew Bible and to the biblical books found in each. With key summaries of what the parts of the Old Testament "are all about," and including suggestions for further reading, this volume is an ideal introduction for students of and newcomers to the Old Testament. This concise volume introduces readers to the three main sections of the Hebrew Bible (Tanakh) and to the biblical books found in each. It is organized around two primary "stories": the story that scholars tell about the Old Testament and the story the literature itself tells. Concluding with a reconsideration of the Old Testament as more like poetry than a story, three main chapters cover: The Pentateuch (Torah) The Prophets (Neviʾim) The Writings (Ketuvim) With key summaries of what the parts of the Old Testament "are all about," and including suggestions for further reading, this volume is an ideal introduction for students of and newcomers to the Old Testament.
Imprint Name:	Routledge
Publisher Name:	Taylor & Francis Ltd
Country of Publication:	GB
Publishing Date:	2019-10-14

Weight	244 g
Dimensions	127 × 197 × 20 mm