An Introduction to the Old Testament (Classic Reprint) - Couverture souple

Smithers, Henry H. H.

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 1440070504 ISBN 13 : 9781440070501

Editeur : Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

Foundations of the Old Testament helps you navigate ancient texts with clear, practical guidance.

Foundations of the Old Testament explains the main texts, manuscripts, and scholarly methods a student or teacher needs. It surveys how scholars study the Bible’s sources, explains the tools used to compare translations, and shows how to weigh different theories without losing sight of reverence for the sacred texts. The book covers the major divisions of the Old Testament and outlines the work of editors and commentators who shape our understanding today. It is written to be used as both an introduction and a reference, helping readers grasp where ideas come from and how scholars arrive at their conclusions. What you’ll experience

• A clear map of the Old Testament’s structure, from the Pentateuch through the historical books.
• explanations of manuscripts, versions, punctuation, and lexicons that readers encounter in study.
• discussions of key critical approaches, with attention to how conclusions are formed.
• references to major commentaries and scholarly debates to aid further study.

Ideal for readers who are new to biblical studies as well as instructors seeking a solid reference to support lessons and discussions. It provides a practical framework for understanding how biblical texts have been produced, preserved, and interpreted across time.

A propos du livre

Présentation de l'éditeur

Introduction to the Old Testa-- ment now presented to the English student endeavours to give the ascertained results of modern criticism, as far as is possible within very confined limits. The lists of works, Eng Ush and foreign, appended under each heading, point out the sources where fuller information can be obtained, and may, perhaps, stir up some to take a deeper interest in Biblical studies. Those lists do not pretend to be exhaustive. A mong the books of special importance to the Biblical student is the Bihliotheca Rahhinica of Dr. August Wiinsche, being a German translation of the entire Midrash Rabhah, etc., with notes, which has opened up that rich treasury of myth, legend, and parable to a wider circle of readers. Those ancient Midrashim, notwithstanding many short-comings and mistakes, afford much information to the student of the Old Testament. The Bihliotheca Rahhinica has been published in parts from 1880-1885, and contains the Midiash on Genesis (pp. 558), on Exodus (pp.
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About the Publisher

Forgotten Books is a publisher of historical writings, such as: Philosophy, Classics, Science, Religion, History, Folklore and Mythology.

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Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Forgotten Books
• Date d'édition: 2018
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 1440070504
• ISBN 13: 9781440070501
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 252
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