An Introduction to the Old Testament: Sacred Texts and Imperial Contexts of the Hebrew BibleISBN: 978-1-4051-8468-7
Hardcover
298 pages
March 2010, Wiley-Blackwell
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This comprehensive, introductory textbook is unique in exploring
the emergence of the Hebrew Bible in the broader context of world
history. It particularly focuses on the influence of pre-Roman
empires, empowering students with a richer understanding of Old
Testament historiography.
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Provides a historical context for students learning about the development and changing interpretations of biblical texts
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Examines how these early stories were variously shaped by interaction with the Mesopotamian and Egyptian, Assyrian, Babylonian, Persian, and Hellenistic empires
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Incorporates recent research on the formation of the Pentateuch
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Reveals how key biblical texts came to be interpreted by Jewish, Christian, and Muslim faiths
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Includes numerous student-friendly features, such as study questions, review sections, bibliographies, timelines, and illustrations and photos