9781332785599 - An Introduction to the Pentateuch (Classic Reprint) de Chapman, Arthur Thomas (3 resultados)

PAP. Condición: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condición: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Condición: New. Print on Demand. This thorough examination of the Pentateuchâ"the five foundational books of the Hebrew Bible and Old Testamentâ"takes readers through the history of critical approaches to these ancient texts. Beginning with a foundational overview, the book then explores how various authors, starting in the late 18th century, began to grapple with the idea that the texts contain multiple literary sources and were composed over time. The author's analysis digs into the substance of the texts to show how scholars have uncovered discrepancies, repetitions, and shifts in tone and language that point towards the Pentateuch being a composite work. Along the way, readers will discover the ways in which the book's multifaceted approach to the Pentateuch reveals much about the development of religious traditions within ancient Israel. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.