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Old Testament : A Historical and Literary Introduction to the Hebrew Scriptures by Cynthia R. Chapman and Michael D. Coogan (2017, Trade Paperback)
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Product Identifiers
PublisherOxford University Press, Incorporated
ISBN-10019060865X
ISBN-139780190608651
eBay Product ID (ePID)21038258461
Product Key Features
Number of Pages616 Pages
Publication NameOld Testament : a Historical and Literary Introduction to the Hebrew Scriptures
LanguageEnglish
SubjectBiblical Reference / Language Study, General, Biblical Studies / History & Culture, Biblical Criticism & Interpretation / Old Testament
Publication Year2017
TypeTextbook
Subject AreaReligion
AuthorCynthia R. Chapman, Michael D. Coogan
FormatTrade Paperback
Dimensions
Item Height0.9 in
Item Weight31.7 Oz
Item Length9.1 in
Item Width7.5 in
Additional Product Features
Edition Number4
Intended AudienceCollege Audience
LCCN2016-052429
Reviews"Michael D. Coogan's The Old Testament is a comprehensive and thoughtful introduction to the body of knowledge generated by over a century of Biblical scholarship. This book lucidly and carefully introduces undergraduate students to new ways of studying a very old book, and to the fascinating and contentious field of professional Biblical scholarship."--Vickie Larsen, University of Michigan, Flint "This is a top-quality book in all ways: great scholarship, great graphics, and careful attention to detail."--Timothy Dwyer, Roberts Wesleyan College "The Old Testament is an excellent book for both professors and students. Coogan is thorough in his scope and economical in his prose, making complicated issues understandable for students of various levels."--Jason Gaines, Fairfield University and Mount Holyoke College, "Michael D. Coogan's The Old Testament is a comprehensive and thoughtful introduction to the body of knowledge generated by over a century of Biblical scholarship. This book lucidly and carefully introduces undergraduate students to new ways of studying a very old book, and to the fascinating and contentious field of professional Biblical scholarship."--Vickie Larsen, University of Michigan, Flint"This is a top-quality book in all ways: great scholarship, great graphics, and careful attention to detail."--Timothy Dwyer, Roberts Wesleyan College"The Old Testament is an excellent book for both professors and students. Coogan is thorough in his scope and economical in his prose, making complicated issues understandable for students of various levels."--Jason Gaines, Fairfield University and Mount Holyoke College
Dewey Edition22
TitleLeadingThe
Dewey Decimal221.6/1
SynopsisLucidly written by leading biblical scholars Michael D. Coogan and Cynthia R. Chapman, this balanced, engaging, and up-to-date introduction to the Hebrew scriptures distills the best of current scholarship. Employing the narrative chronology of the Bible itself and the history of the ancient Near East as a framework, Coogan and Chapman cover all the books of the Hebrew Bible, along with the deuterocanonical books included in the Bible used by many Christians. Theywork from a primarily historical and critical methodology but also introduce students to literary analysis and other interpretive strategies.FEATURES* Chapterpedagogy includes chapter previews and summaries, key terms, a glossary, questions for review and discussion, and suggestions for further reading* Two introductory chapters--one on the composition of the Old Testament and one on the history and geography of the ancient Near East and how it influenced the Hebrew Bible--provide students with the context necessary to analyze the biblical texts* Strategically placed text boxes address issues that oftenpuzzle readers of the Bible, provide models of interpretation of particular texts, and discuss their significance for Judaism and Christianity* A strong visual program includescharts, photographs, line drawings, maps, and a color insert on Jerusalem in biblical times A FREE 6-month subscription to Oxford Biblical Studies Online (www.oxfordbiblicalstudies.com)--a $180 value--is included with the purchase of every new copy of the text., Lucidly written by leading biblical scholars Michael D. Coogan and Cynthia R. Chapman, this balanced, engaging, and up-to-date introduction to the Hebrew scriptures distills the best of current scholarship. Employing the narrative chronology of the Bible itself and the history of the ancient Near East as a framework, Coogan and Chapman cover all the books of the Hebrew Bible, along with the deuterocanonical books included in the Bible used by many Christians. They work from a primarily historical and critical methodology but also introduce students to literary analysis and other interpretive strategies. FEATURES * Chapter pedagogy includes chapter previews and summaries, key terms, a glossary, questions for review and discussion, and suggestions for further reading * Two introductory chapters--one on the composition of the Old Testament and one on the history and geography of the ancient Near East and how it influenced the Hebrew Bible--provide students with the context necessary to analyze the biblical texts * Strategically placed text boxes address issues that often puzzle readers of the Bible, provide models of interpretation of particular texts, and discuss their significance for Judaism and Christianity * A strong visual program includes charts, photographs, line drawings, maps, and a color insert on Jerusalem in biblical times A FREE 6-month subscription to Oxford Biblical Studies Online (www.oxfordbiblicalstudies.com)--a $180 value--is included with the purchase of every new copy of the text., Lucidly written by leading biblical scholars, this text serves as a unique and captivating guide to the Hebrew Scriptures. Employing the narrative chronology of the Bible itself and the history of the ancient Near East as a framework, the text covers all the books of the Hebrew Bible, along with the deuterocanonical books included in the Bible used by many Christians.
LC Classification NumberBS1197.C56 2017
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