Understanding the Old Testament
Bernhard Anderson; Steven Bishop; Judith Newman
PEARSON
2006
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Presents a study of the Old Testament by interweaving historical, archeological, literary, and religious perspectives. The book traces the story of the people of Israel from the Exodus in the time of Moses through the dawn of the Common Era. KEY TOPICS: It considers the importance of literary criticism and other methods for understanding the literature of ancient Israel; treats the latest archaeological discoveries that illuminate the Old Testament period.