The Pentateuch: Its Origin and Structure, an Examination of Recent Theories - Couverture souple

Bissell, Edwin Cone

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 1428603417 ISBN 13 : 9781428603417

Editeur : Kessinger Publishing, 2006

Synopsis

The Pentateuch: Its Origin and Structure, An Examination of Recent Theories is a book written by Edwin Cone Bissell. The book is an in-depth analysis of the first five books of the Old Testament, also known as the Pentateuch. Bissell examines recent theories about the origin and structure of the Pentateuch and presents his own conclusions based on his research. The book is divided into several chapters, each of which focuses on a specific aspect of the Pentateuch. Bissell begins by discussing the history of the Pentateuch and its role in the Jewish and Christian traditions. He then delves into the various theories about the authorship of the Pentateuch, including the Documentary Hypothesis and the Fragmentary Hypothesis. Bissell also examines the structure of the Pentateuch, including its use of repetition and parallelism. He discusses the various themes and motifs that run throughout the Pentateuch, such as the covenant between God and his people, the idea of sacrifice and atonement, and the concept of the Promised Land. Throughout the book, Bissell draws on a wide range of sources, including biblical scholarship, archaeology, and ancient Near Eastern literature. He presents his arguments in a clear and concise manner, making the book accessible to both scholars and lay readers. Overall, The Pentateuch: Its Origin and Structure, An Examination of Recent Theories is a comprehensive and insightful analysis of one of the most important texts in the Western tradition.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Kessinger Publishing
• Date d'édition: 2006
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 1428603417
• ISBN 13: 9781428603417
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 492
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
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