The Old Testament by Michael Coogan
Lucidly written by a leading biblical scholar, 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, author Michael D. Coogan covers all the books of the Hebrew Bible, along with the deuterocanonical books included in the Bible used by many Christians. He treats every book of the canon with careful attention to its historical context, its particular genre, and its distinctive features. Dealing in detail with ancient Near Eastern sources and archaeological data, Coogan works from a primarily historical and critical methodology but also introduces readers to literary analysis and other interpretive strategies, especially current ones. The Old Testament: A Historical and Literary Introduction to the Hebrew Scriptures is enhanced by a glossary, timelines, photos, illustrations, maps, and a four-color insert on Jerusalem in biblical times. Strategically placed 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. Each chapter includes key terms, questions for review and discussion, and suggestions for further reading. Providing a non-denominational and non-doctrinal treatment, The Old Testament is accessible to students of all backgrounds. It offers a unique and captivating introduction to the Hebrew scriptures themselves and to how they have been--and can be--interpreted.
This comprehensive introduction to the Old Testament..is very lucidly written... The great skill of the author is in covering a huge amount of material in an unhurried and systematic way, at every point directing the reader's interest to sources which will further enrich his or her study. To be highly recommended to classes beginning Old Testament study. Expository Times
Michael D.Coogan is a Harvard Divinity School lecturer in Hebrew Bible/Old Testament, the Harvard Semitic Museum's Director of Publications, and Professor Emeritus of Religious Studies at Stonehill College. He is the editor of The New Oxford AnnotatedBible and Oxford Biblical Studies Online.
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| ISBN 13 | 9780195139112 |
| ISBN 10 | 0195139119 |
| Title | The Old Testament |
| Author | Michael Coogan |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Oxford University Press Inc |
| Year published | 2005-12-01 |
| Number of pages | 592 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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