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Old Testament introduction

Title
Old Testament introduction / Werner H. Schmidt ; translated by Matthew J. O'Connell with David J. Reimer.
Author
Schmidt, Werner H.
Publication
New York : W. de Gruyter ; Louisville : Westminster John Knox Press, 1999.

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Additional Authors
  • O'Connell, Matthew J.
  • Reimer, David J. (David James), 1956-
Description
xiii, 452 pages : illustrations; 24 cm
Summary
"Since its first appearance in English in 1984, Schmidt's book has been recognized as "solid," "readable," "balanced," and "judicious." It provides a comprehensive introduction to the complexities of the Hebrew Scriptures, along with the basic knowledge required for students of Old Testament theology. Now in a new second English edition, this widely used textbook appears under the joint imprint of Walter de Gruyter, publisher of the fifth German edition (1995), and Westminster John Knox Press. Among the most important revisions the author has performed are a thorough reexamination of persistent controversies in Pentateuch source research; a wholly new interpretive section, delving into current biblical hermeneutics and theological controversies on the reception and meanings of the Hebrew Bible; and an up-to-date bibliography that is essential for Old Testament scholarship. Book jacket."--BOOK JACKET.
Uniform Title
Einführung in das Alte Testament. English
Alternative Title
Einführung in das Alte Testament.
Subject
  • Bible. > Introductions
  • Bible
  • Bible > Introductions
Genre/Form
Introductions
Bibliography (note)
  • Includes bibliographical references (p.399-447) and index.
Contents
pt. 1 Survey of the Old Testament and its history -- The parts of the Old Testament -- The stages of Israel's history -- Aspects of social history -- pt. 2 Traditions of documentary sources of the Pentateuch and the historical books -- The Pentateuch -- Selected types of Narrative -- The Yahwist history -- The Elohist history -- The priestly document -- Old Testament Law -- Deuteronomy -- The Deuteronomist history -- The Chronicler's history -- pt. 3 The Prophets -- The form of prophecy -- pt. 4 Liturgical and Spiential poetry -- pt. 5 Theology and hermeneutics.
ISBN
  • 3110157756
  • 9783110157758
  • 0664221955
  • 9780664221959
LCCN
99032845
OCLC
  • ocm41540233
  • 41540233
  • SCSB-1035246
Owning Institutions
Princeton University Library