Introduction to the Old Testament

This is a translation of the 10th edition of an established German work (1910) by Ernst Sellin. Fohrer has rewritten & expanded the text into a virtually new work, twice the size of the previous editions. Presents every facet of scholarship dealing with the canonical books of the Old Testament. The extensive bibliographies alone justify owning this book.Foreword to the 10th EditionTranslator's PrefaceBibliographic Israelite literature, the canon of the OT & introductory studiesThe formation of the historical & legal books. General; The Pentateuch; Joshua thru Kings (former prophets); The Chronicler's history; Other booksThe formation of the poetic books. General; The songbooksThe formation of the wisdom books. General; The wisdom booksThe formation of the prophetical books & the apocalyptic book. General; The prophetical books (latter prophets); The apocalyptic bookThe compilation & transmission of the OT. Origin & history of the canon; Textual history of the OTBibliographical SupplementIndex