The long-awaited conclusion of William H. C. Propp's masterful
study of Exodus, this informative, clearly written commentary
provides a new perspective on Israelite culture and on the role of
ritual, law, and covenant in biblical religion. Exodus 19-40 sets a
new standard in biblical scholarship. Thorough and up-to-date, it
is the first commentary on Exodus to include critical textual
evidence from the recently edited Dead Sea Scrolls. Informed by
Propp's deep understanding of ancient cultural mores and religious
traditions, it casts new light on the Israelites' arrival at Sinai,
their entry into a covenant with God, their reception of the Law,
their worship of the golden calf, and their reconciliation to God.
The incisive commentary on the building of the Holy
Tabernacle-God's wilderness abode-is supplemented by numerous
illustrations that clarify the biblical text. Propp extends the
scope and relevance of this major work in five appendices that
discuss the literary formation of the Torah, the historicity of the
Exodus tradition, the origins of Israelite monotheism, the Exodus
theme in the Bible, and the future of Old Testament scholarship. By
taking an anthropological rather than strictly theological
approach, Propp places familiar stories within a fresh context. The
result is a fully accessible guide to one of the most important and
best known books of the Bible.
General
Imprint: |
Yale University Press
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Country of origin: |
United States |
Series: |
The Anchor Yale Bible Commentaries |
Release date: |
December 2006 |
First published: |
December 2006 |
Authors: |
William H.C. Propp
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Dimensions: |
235 x 156 x 56mm (L x W x T) |
Format: |
Hardcover - Cloth over boards
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Pages: |
865 |
ISBN-13: |
978-0-300-13939-6 |
Categories: |
Books
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LSN: |
0-300-13939-X |
Barcode: |
9780300139396 |
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