Wisdom and Law in the Old Testament
The Ordering of Life in Israel and Early Judaism
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£58.00
Publisher: Oxford University Press
ISBN: 9780198755043
Number of Pages: 206
Published: 03/08/1995
Width: 12.9 cm
Height: 19.7 cm
A completely new, expanded edition of this classic college text book about two key kinds of writing in the Old Testament: wisdom and law. Completely revised and updated, the book also includes much more on literary interpretation.
Praise for the first edition "An excellent little book. It combines serious scholarship with readability."--Mary M. McGlone, Avila College"An excellent treatment providing both overview and critical depth....Represents the culmination in thinking of one of the finest OT scholars alive today."--Donald G. Schley, University of Colorado, Colorado Springs"What a pleasure to find a book that takes seriously the meaning and importance of law' in the Hebrew Bible...This book is a helpful introduction to the current state of critical theology...both informative and stimulating."--The Universe