The Problem of the Old Testament: Considered With Reference to Recent Criticism (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

James Orr

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0365258083 ISBN 13: 9780365258087

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

Unravel the debates over the Old Testament’s origins and the Deuteronomy text.

This book presents a clear look at how scholars read the laws and reforms attributed to Moses, and what that means for understanding the Bible’s history and trustworthiness.

Two concise sections lay out the questions critics raise about Deuteronomy, its dating, and its relationship to earlier laws. It discusses why some scholars place the book late in Israel’s history, and what would change if it were earlier. The discussion centers on the Code of the Covenant, Josiah’s reforms, and the tension between ancient laws and later religious developments. This edition guides readers through complex ideas with careful, evidence-based reasoning.

• Discover how critics view the structure, content, and origins of Deuteronomy.
• Explore debates about Mosaic authorship and the influence of earlier sources.
• Learn how late dating arguments interact with traditions about Israel’s worship and law.
• Get context on major figures, texts, and scholarly methods shaping the discussion.

Ideal for students, readers of biblical criticism, and anyone curious about how scholars interpret the shaping of the Old Testament.

Edition details

• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0365258083
• ISBN 13: 9780365258087
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 612