Changing Perspectives 1 - Studies in the History, Literature and Religion of Biblical Israel (Hardcover)

"It is a humbling experience to read this book and see the range of materials this scholar has interacted with, the big questions he has pursued doggedly during his outstanding career, and how he has followed his instincts and not shied away from controversy. The breadth and range of his knowledge and his understanding is truly inspiring." - Review of Biblical Literature This volume contains a collection of articles written over a 40 year period, from 1964 onwards. They are revisionist in character and address major issues in the understanding of Israelite and Judean history, the literary-critical analysis of the Pentateuch and historical books, and the nature of biblical religion. The historical studies were among the first to raise serious questions with the prevailing understanding of the patriarchal age, the accounts of the exodus from Egypt and the conquest of Canaan, and the temple of Solomon. The literary studies of the Pentateuch challenged both the classical Documentary Hypothesis, especially the early dating of J, and the more recent modifications that support the notion of an extensive Deuteronomistic redaction of the Pentateuch. Articles on biblical historiography focus on a late dating of the Court History of David, the nature of the Deuteronomistic history, and the role of creative imitation in the composition of biblical narrative. The final section on Israelite religion and culture views biblical notions about patriarchal religion, myths of human origin, and the legendary origins of Passover, within a broad comparative context. These articles have had a significant impact in the field of biblical studies.

General

Imprint:	Equinox Publishing Ltd
Country of origin:	United Kingdom
Series:	Copenhagen International Seminar
Release date:	August 2014
First published:	July 2011
Authors:	john van Seters
Dimensions:	234 x 156 x 31mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Hardcover
Pages:	426
ISBN-13:	978-1-84553-901-6
Categories:	Books Promotions
LSN:	1-84553-901-X
Barcode:	9781845539016

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