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The Old Testament: A Very Short Introduction (Paperback, annotated edition)
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The Old Testament: A Very Short Introduction (Paperback, annotated edition)
Series: Very Short Introductions
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Eminent biblical scholar Michael D. Coogan offers here a
wide-ranging and stimulating exploration of the Old Testament,
illuminating its importance as history, literature, and sacred
text. Coogan explains the differences between the Bible of Jewish
tradition (the "Hebrew Bible") and the Old Testament of
Christianity, and also examines the different contents of the
Bibles used by Roman Catholics, Eastern Orthodox Christians, and
Protestants. He looks at the rise of modern biblical scholarship as
well as the recovery of ancient Near Eastern literatures and their
significance for biblical interpretation. One particularly
interesting section examines three principal characters of the Old
Testament-Abraham, Deborah, and David-illuminating important themes
connected with them, such as Abraham and covenant and David as poet
and warrior. Coogan explores the use of invented dialogue and
historical fiction in the Old Testament, the presence of mythic
elements in apparently historical accounts, and the relationship of
ancient Israelite myths to those of their neighbors. The book
considers the Old Testament's idea of divine justice, especially in
Ecclesiastes and Job, and looks at notions of the afterlife in the
ancient Near East and in ancient Israel. Coogan highlights the
significance of the history and literature of the Old Testament and
describes how non-biblical evidence, such as archaeological data
and texts, has placed the Old Testament in a larger and more
illuminating context. The book also discusses law and ritual in the
Bible as well as the biblical understandings of prophecy. Here then
is a marvelous overview of one of the great pillars of Western
religion and culture, a book whose significance has endured for
thousands of years and which remains vitally important today for
Jews, Christians, and Muslims worldwide. ABOUT THE SERIES: The Very
Short Introductions series from Oxford University Press contains
hundreds of titles in almost every subject area. These pocket-sized
books are the perfect way to get ahead in a new subject quickly.
Our expert authors combine facts, analysis, perspective, new ideas,
and enthusiasm to make interesting and challenging topics highly
readable.
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