Understanding the Old Testament - Hardcover

Bernhard W. Anderson

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0139361537 ISBN 13: 9780139361531

Publisher: Prentice-Hall, 1975

Synopsis

Companion volume to the 1973 release "Understanding the New Testament." Excellent study that weaves historical critical and theological perspectives with the recent (1970s) biblical research and archaeology of the region. Gives the reader a better sense of understanding the Old Testament. A must-read for students of the bible.

About this title

From the Publisher:

Presents a study of the Old Testament by interweaving historical, archeological, literary, and religious perspectives. The book traces the story of the people of Israel from the Exodus in the time of Moses through the dawn of the Common Era.

From the Back Cover:

Presents a study of the Old Testament by interweaving historical, archeological, literary, and religious perspectives. The book traces the story of the people of Israel from the Exodus in the time of Moses through the dawn of the Common Era. It considers the importance of literary criticism and other methods for understanding the literature of ancient Israel; treats the latest archaeological discoveries that illuminate the Old Testament period.

About this edition

• Publisher: Prentice-Hall
• Publication date: 1975
• ISBN 10: 0139361537
• ISBN 13: 9780139361531
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 3
• Number of pages: 649