Exploring Exodus: The Heritage of Biblical Israel - Softcover

9780805208306: Exploring Exodus: The Heritage of Biblical Israel
View all copies of this ISBN edition:
 
 
Sarna examines the distinctiveness of the Exodus narrative in light of ancient Near Eastern history and contemporaneous cultures--Egyptian, Assyrian, Canaanite, and Babylonian. In a new Foreword to the 1996 edition, Sarna takes up the debate over whether the exodus from Egypt really happened, clarifying the arguments on both sides and drawing us back to the uniqueness and enduring significance of biblical text.

"synopsis" may belong to another edition of this title.

About the Author:
Nahum M. Sarna is Emeritus Professor of Biblical Studies at Brandeis University. Author of Understanding Genesis and On the Book of Psalms, he is an editor and translator of the Jewish Publication Society's translation of the Bible.
From Library Journal:
Sarna, emeritus professor of biblical studies at Brandeis University, explores the key book of the Hebrew Bible in this excellent commentary and analysis. Major topics, including the commissioning of Moses, the Passover and Exodus from Egypt, and the theophany at Sinai are expertly handled. Sarna presents a strong case for positing Mosaic monotheism (not henotheism) for the period, discounting the Kenite theory and the Aten heresy as having little if any influence on Mosaic religion. The strongest feature of the study is his insistence on the uniqueness of the Mosaic faith among coeval religious developments. This sequel to his Understanding Genesis (Schocken, 1970) is highly recommended for general collections. Robert A. Silver, Shaker Heights P.L., Ohio
Copyright 1986 Reed Business Information, Inc.

"About this title" may belong to another edition of this title.

  • PublisherSchocken
  • Publication date1986
  • ISBN 10 0805208305
  • ISBN 13 9780805208306
  • BindingPaperback
  • Number of pages277
  • Rating

Other Popular Editions of the Same Title

9780805239829: Exploring Exodus: The Heritage of Biblical Israel

Featured Edition

ISBN 10:  ISBN 13:  9780805239829
Publisher: Schocken, 1986
Hardcover

Top Search Results from the AbeBooks Marketplace

Stock Image

Sarna, Nahum M.
Published by Schocken (1986)
ISBN 10: 0805208305 ISBN 13: 9780805208306
New Paperback Quantity: 1
Seller:
GoldBooks
(Austin, TX, U.S.A.)

Book Description Paperback. Condition: new. New Copy. Customer Service Guaranteed. Seller Inventory # think0805208305

More information about this seller | Contact seller

Buy New
US$ 19.79
Convert currency

Add to Basket

Shipping: US$ 4.25
Within U.S.A.
Destination, rates & speeds
Stock Image

Sarna, Nahum M.
Published by Schocken (1986)
ISBN 10: 0805208305 ISBN 13: 9780805208306
New Softcover Quantity: 1
Seller:
Books Unplugged
(Amherst, NY, U.S.A.)

Book Description Condition: New. Buy with confidence! Book is in new, never-used condition. Seller Inventory # bk0805208305xvz189zvxnew

More information about this seller | Contact seller

Buy New
US$ 26.48
Convert currency

Add to Basket

Shipping: FREE
Within U.S.A.
Destination, rates & speeds
Stock Image

Sarna, Nahum M.
Published by Schocken (1986)
ISBN 10: 0805208305 ISBN 13: 9780805208306
New Paperback Quantity: 1
Seller:
GoldenWavesOfBooks
(Fayetteville, TX, U.S.A.)

Book Description Paperback. Condition: new. New. Fast Shipping and good customer service. Seller Inventory # Holz_New_0805208305

More information about this seller | Contact seller

Buy New
US$ 22.50
Convert currency

Add to Basket

Shipping: US$ 4.00
Within U.S.A.
Destination, rates & speeds
Stock Image

Sarna, Nahum M.
Published by Schocken (1986)
ISBN 10: 0805208305 ISBN 13: 9780805208306
New Paperback Quantity: 1
Seller:
Wizard Books
(Long Beach, CA, U.S.A.)

Book Description Paperback. Condition: new. New. Seller Inventory # Wizard0805208305

More information about this seller | Contact seller

Buy New
US$ 51.57
Convert currency

Add to Basket

Shipping: US$ 3.50
Within U.S.A.
Destination, rates & speeds
Stock Image

Sarna, Nahum M.
Published by Schocken (1986)
ISBN 10: 0805208305 ISBN 13: 9780805208306
New Paperback Quantity: 2
Seller:
Save With Sam
(North Miami, FL, U.S.A.)

Book Description Paperback. Condition: New. Brand New!. Seller Inventory # VIB0805208305

More information about this seller | Contact seller

Buy New
US$ 58.38
Convert currency

Add to Basket

Shipping: FREE
Within U.S.A.
Destination, rates & speeds
Stock Image

Sarna, Nahum M.
Published by Schocken (1986)
ISBN 10: 0805208305 ISBN 13: 9780805208306
New Softcover Quantity: 1
Seller:
Front Cover Books
(Denver, CO, U.S.A.)

Book Description Condition: new. Seller Inventory # FrontCover0805208305

More information about this seller | Contact seller

Buy New
US$ 55.31
Convert currency

Add to Basket

Shipping: US$ 4.30
Within U.S.A.
Destination, rates & speeds
Stock Image

Sarna, Nahum M.
Published by Schocken (1986)
ISBN 10: 0805208305 ISBN 13: 9780805208306
New Softcover Quantity: 1
Seller:
BennettBooksLtd
(LOS ANGELES, CA, U.S.A.)

Book Description Condition: New. New. In shrink wrap. Looks like an interesting title! 0.7. Seller Inventory # Q-0805208305

More information about this seller | Contact seller

Buy New
US$ 62.35
Convert currency

Add to Basket

Shipping: US$ 4.13
Within U.S.A.
Destination, rates & speeds