The Hebrew Bible: A Comparative Approach - Couverture souple

Stanley, Christopher P.

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 0800663470 ISBN 13 : 9780800663476

Editeur : Augsburg Fortress, 2009

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Book by Christopher Stanley

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''Bravo! Finally, here is a thoughtfully selective textbook on the Hebrew Bible and its context within Religious Studies and the Academy that-without compromising academic rigour-caters to real students of the twenty-first century embarking on a semester-long course! Authoritatively and clearly ordered and explained throughout, this marvelous text brings the study of ancient texts to life in ways that render them relevant and absorbing. The accompanying exercises make the encounter with the Hebrew Bible and biblical scholarship actively engaging. A splendid textbook that will certainly appear on my course reading lists.'' --Johanna Stiebert, Associate Professor of Hebrew Bible

''The world of the Hebrew Bible is foreign territory for many students, but Stanley's comparative approach makes that world accessible. Drawing upon historical, anthropological, sociological, and literary studies to discuss Israel's religious beliefs, practices, and writings, this textbook focuses on the close connection between a people's history, culture, and religion, thus enabling students to understand how the beliefs of ancient Israel developed, were appropriated, used, and changed over time.'' --Pauline A. Viviano, Associate Professor of Theology

''Finally, an undergraduate textbook on the Hebrew Bible that uses methods and categories of analysis from the academic study of religion! While Stanley is attentive to historical, literary, and theological issues, the book is not driven by them. Teaching the introductory Hebrew Bible course with Stanley's accessible and nonconfessional text will bring the subject matter back into the mainstream of a religious studies department, where this important literature can be understood and appreciated comparatively alongside other religions of the world.'' --Greg Schmidt Goering, Department of Religious Studies

Présentation de l'éditeur

In The Hebrew Bible, Christopher D. Stanley provides a Hebrew Bible textbook admirably suited to college and university courses in religious studies. At once accessible and comprehensive, The Hebrew Bible approaches the Bible through the categories of comparative religion, carefully distinguishing the religion of ancient Israel from the religion represented in the Bible and discussing such dimensions of religion as the role of scripture, symbol and worldview, sacred narrative (myth), ritual and community, and the encounter with the holy. This product page also offers special resources for instructors and students including sample syllabi, teaching tips, study questions, and a research guide.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Augsburg Fortress
• Date d'édition: 2009
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 0800663470
• ISBN 13: 9780800663476
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 560
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
• Personne responsable: non disponible