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Introduction to the Hebrew Bible - Softcover

John J. Collins

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Synopsis

In this balanced and thorough introduction to the Hebrew Bible, John J. Collins takes his students on a historical-critical journey through biblical texts. With an accessible yet authoritative tone, he identifies the complex ethical issues raised by the text and challenges his students to understand the responsibilities of interpretation. Drawing on his many years of expert teaching, Collins produces a clear and concise tool for undergraduate, graduate, and seminary settings with maps, images, and suggestions for further reading to guide students along the way.

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About the Author

John J. Collins is Professor of Old Testament Criticism and Interpretation in the Holmes Chair at Yale University. His many publications include Daniel (Hermeneia: Fortress Press, 1993), Apocalypticism in the Dead Sea Scrolls (1997), and Jewish Wisdom in the Hellenistic Age (1998).

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