The Bible's foundation
Subtitle: an introduction to the Pentateuch
By: Charles L. Aaron Jr
Publisher: Chalice Press
Published: 2013
Place of publication: St. Louis, Missouri
Language: eng
Number of pages: 108
ISBN-13: 9780827202825; 9780827202832; 9780827202849
Subjects: Introductions; Criticism, interpretation; Bible
Description: The first five books of the Hebrew Bible spark discussions that last for centuries. From the creation stories in Genesis through the delineation of the law in Deuteronomy, these five books-- the Pentateuch-- contain deep troves of historical and spiritual treasures. In The Bible's Foundation: An Introduction to the Pentateuch, Charles Aaron Jr. looks at each book through several perspectives: ancient near-Eastern background, literary analysis, structure, important theological concepts, and compositional history. The Bible's Foundation: An Introduction to the Pentateuch accounts the academic significance of each book and the issues of faith that have marked these books as important, sacred texts. Each chapter summarizes the content of an individual book, provides careful analysis for selected representative passages, and discusses in a critical way the faith issues raised from the text.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (pages 101-108).
Table of contents: title: Genesis : the primeval history; title: Genesis : narratives about the Patriarchs; title: Exodus; title: Leviticus; title: Numbers; title: Deuteronomy; title: Important themes in the Pentateuch.