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The Religious Ideas of the Old Testament (Classic Reprint) - Couverture souple

H. Wheeler Robinson

 
9781330394571: The Religious Ideas of the Old Testament (Classic Reprint)

Synopsis

Explore how the Old Testament carries enduring ideas that shape faith, even as history and critique meet scripture.

This book shows how the Old Testament speaks to modern readers as living truth, not mere dry text. It argues that its ideas stay central because they arise from concrete history and real religious experience.



It explains how the canon formed, the roles of priests and prophets, and why the written word matters for understanding God’s purpose with humanity. The discussion covers how law, story, and prophecy work together to convey divine truth.




  • How prophetic vision and moral questions shape religious life and thought.

  • The development of the Canon, including the Deuteronomic reform and the Priestly Code.

  • The mix of songs, myths, laws, and histories in the Law and Writings and their unity under divine revelation.

  • The relationship between Old Testament ideas and later Christian understanding.



Ideal for readers seeking a clear, historical look at how Old Testament ideas shape religious thought.

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Présentation de l'éditeur

Originally published in 1913. This volume from the Cornell University Library's print collections was scanned on an APT BookScan and converted to JPG 2000 format by Kirtas Technologies. All titles scanned cover to cover and pages may include marks, notations and other marginalia present in the original volume.

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