Reading the Lines: A Fresh Look at the Hebrew Bible
Some readers may be drawn to this title by the novelty associated with its authorship: Tamarkin is a first-time author at the age of 67 and not a professional in religious studies. Nevertheless, she is a sincere student of the Hebrew Bible, and her thoughtful essays compare well to any professional work being done in the field now. Her "fresh look" consists of applying common sense, in addition to fashionable methodologies, to the creation stories, the story of Hagar, and other tales and traditions of the Hebrew Bible. Tamarkin's reasoning is consistently intriguing, and she writes with great effectiveness and charm. Highly recommended, especially where scholarly interest in Hebrew and Christian Scriptures is strong.Copyright 2002 Reed Business Information, Inc.--This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.