A Critical And Exegetical Commentary On The Book Of Esther (1908) - Couverture rigide

Paton, Lewis Bayles

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ISBN 10 : 143653254X ISBN 13 : 9781436532549

Editeur : Kessinger Publishing, 2008

Synopsis

""A Critical and Exegetical Commentary on the Book of Esther"" is a scholarly work written by Lewis Bayles Paton in 1908. The book is a comprehensive analysis of the biblical Book of Esther, which tells the story of a Jewish woman who becomes queen of Persia and saves her people from persecution. The commentary provides a thorough examination of the historical and cultural context of the book, as well as a detailed analysis of its literary structure, language, and themes. Paton draws on a wide range of sources, including ancient Near Eastern texts, Jewish and Christian traditions, and modern scholarship, to shed light on the meaning and significance of the book.The commentary is divided into several sections, each of which focuses on a different aspect of the book. Paton begins by providing an introduction to the book, discussing its authorship, date, and historical background. He then proceeds to a verse-by-verse analysis of the text, examining the Hebrew language and literary devices used by the author.Throughout the commentary, Paton offers insights into the characters, plot, and themes of the book, highlighting its relevance for contemporary readers. He also addresses some of the controversies surrounding the book, such as its omission of any mention of God and the historical accuracy of its account.Overall, ""A Critical and Exegetical Commentary on the Book of Esther"" is a valuable resource for scholars, students, and anyone interested in understanding the biblical Book of Esther in greater depth.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.

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Présentation de l'éditeur

The International Critical Commentary ARRANGEMENT OF VOLUMES AND AUTHORS THE OLD TESTAMENT GENESIS. The Rev. John Skinner, D.D., Professor of Old Testament Language and Literature, College of Presbyterian Church of England, Cambridge, England. EXODUS. The Rev. A. R. S. Kennedy, D.D., Professor of Hebrew, University of Edinburgh. LEVITICUS. J. F. Stenning, M.A., Fellow of Wadham College, Oxford. NUMBERS. The Rev. G. Buchanan Gray, D.D., Professor of Hebrew, Mansfield College, Oxford. Now Ready. DEUTERONOMY. The Rev. S. R. Driver, D.D., D.L itt., Regius Professor of Hebrew, Oxford. N(yw Ready. JOSHUA. The Rev. George A dam Smith. D.D., LL.D., Professor of Hebrew, United Free Church College, Glasgow. JUDGES. The Rev. George Moore, D.D., LL.D., Professor of Theology, Harvard University, Cambridge, Mass. Now Ready. SAMUEL. The Rev. H. P. Smith, D.D., Professor of Old Testament Literature and History of Religion, Meadville, Pa. Now Ready. KINGS. The Rev. Francis Brown, D.D., D.L itt., LL.D., Professor of Hebrew and Cognate Languages, Union Theological Seminary, New York City. CHRONICLES. The Rev. Edward L. Curtis, D.D., Professor of Hebrew, Yale University, New Haven, Conn. EZRA AND NEHEMIAH. The Rev. L.W. BATTEN, Ph.D., D.D., Rector of St. Mark s Church, New York City, sometime Professor of Hebrew, P. E. Divinity School, Philadelphia. PSALMS. The Rev. Chas. A. Briggs, D.D., D.L itt., Graduate Professor of Theological Encyclopaedia and Symbolics, Union Theological Seminary, New York. 2vols. Now Read PROVERBS. The Rev. C. H. Toy, D.D., LL.D., Professor of Hebrew, Harvard University, Cambridge, Mass. Now Ready. JOB. The Rev. S. R. Driver, D.D., D.L itt., Regius Professor of Hebrew, Oxford.
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Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Kessinger Publishing
• Date d'édition: 2008
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 143653254X
• ISBN 13: 9781436532549
• Reliure: Relié
• Nombre de pages: 360
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