The Enjoyment of Scripture: The Law, the Prophets, and the Writings

Sandmel, Samuel

ISBN 10: 0195017838 / ISBN 13: 9780195017830

Published by Oxford University Press (edition 12 Printing), 1974

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The item might be beaten up but readable. May contain markings or highlighting, as well as stains, bent corners, or any other major defect, but the text is not obscured in any way.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: The Enjoyment of Scripture: The Law, the Prophets, and the Writings
• Publisher: Oxford University Press (edition 12 Printing)
• Publication Date: 1974
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0195017838
• ISBN 13: 9780195017830
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition: 12 Printing.
• Condition: Fair

About this title

Synopsis

Author Samuel Sandmel, who died in 1979, was Helen A. Regenstein Professor of Religion at the University of Chicago Divinity School and a former president of the Society of Biblical Literature. In addition to authoring several monographs, Sandmel was the General Editor of 'The New English Bible: Oxford Study Edition.'

Contents: Narrative Prose. - God. - Compilers, Redactors, and Creators. - The Pentateuch. - The Deuteronomic Writings. - The Laws. - Verse and Poetry: Canticles, Lamentations, and Psalms. - Wisdom Literature: Proverbs, Ecclesiastes, Job. - The Literary Prophets.

Also contains: A Note on Translations and Transliteration. - A Chart of History and Literature. - A List of Abbreviations.

Includes Bibliography and End-Notes.

About the Author

Samuel Sandmel is at Hebrew Union College.