Faith and History in the Old Testament was first published in 1963.
Minnesota Archive Editions uses digital technology to make
long-unavailable books once again accessible, and are published
unaltered from the original University of Minnesota Press editions.
This absorbing and readable account of the religion of ancient
Israel is presented against the background of other cultures of the
time. Father MacKenzie traces the development of Israel's belief
and draws upon modern knowledge of the cultures of the ancient Near
East to illuminate the history. But the main stress is on the
religious meaning which the Israelites themselves perceived in the
events they experienced, a meaning which is accepted and extended
in different ways by modern Jews and by Christians. The author
explains, in non-technical style, the distinctive features of the
faith of the Old Testament as evident in such themes as covenant,
creation, retribution, the pursuit of wisdom, and the hope of
salvation. At the outset, he defines the study of theology and
places the study of Chrisson with that of Israel. He analyzes
Israel's concept of God and the character of the covenant between
God and the people of Israel, discusses the Israelite literature on
the creation of earth and its creatures, and considers the
interrelationship between myth and history. He discusses the search
for wisdom in Israel, the public prayers, and the concept of a
promise from the deity. In conclusion, he presents the
interpretation by the Old Testament authors of these distinctive
features of Israel's religion. The book is intended for lay people
interested in modern Bible interpretation, as well as for priests,
ministers, and rabbis who wish a general survey of the Old
Testament. It is suitable for use as a text or supplementary
reading in religion or theology courses.
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