Introducing the Old Testament (Oxford Bible Series) - Softcover

Coggins, R. J.

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9780192132550: Introducing the Old Testament (Oxford Bible Series)

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ISBN 10: 0192132555 ISBN 13: 9780192132550

Publisher: Oxford University Press, 1990

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Traditional study of the Old Testament has involved careful analysis of individual books in order to discover their component sources. Outlining some alternatives to this method--yet retaining the values of the conventional technique--this study considers the importance of sociology and anthropology, of liberation and feminist perspectives, and of literary criticism to provide a unique guide for those approaching the Old Testament for the first time, and for those who are disenchanted with staid forms of biblical analysis.

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About the Author:

R. J. Coggins, Senior Lecturer in Old Testament Studies, King's College, London.

Review:

"Well balanced and persuasive...a splendid text, interestingly written."--Allen Howard Podet, Buffalo State College

"This book is well situated to give an entering seminary student a quick way to become literate about the shifts taking place in Old Testament studies, or to give a professor help and examples in clarifying current approaches."--Interpretation

"Excellent short summary of major developments in OT studies."--Tim Hadley, Lubbock Christian University

"One of the best, short ancillary works on the OT for beginning students that I have seen."--Paul Beeching, Central Connecticut State University

"A very commendable little introduction to more recent `alternative' methods: good integration with traditional methods."--Robert B. Goote, San Francisco Theological Seminary

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