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Original Torah The Political Intent of the Bible's Writers

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ISBN-10: 0814798330

ISBN-13: 9780814798331

Edition: 2003

Authors: S. David Sperling

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"Likely to be the standard work on this subject for years to come, and to contribute to one of the most important debates in the history of the Jewish people, on the very nature of Israel and the Covenant."-James R. Russell, Harvard University"The modern biblical interpreter...faces a daunting task in trying to unravel the intentions of the Torah's authors. S. does not retreat from the challenge."-Theological Studies"An excellent and provocative read . . . challenges the reader to rethink previously held suppositions concerning biblical texts."-Carl S. Ehrlich, York UniversityIs the Torah true? Do the five books of Moses provide an accurate historical account of the people of ancient…    
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Book details

Copyright year: 2003
Publisher: New York University Press
Publication date: 2/1/2003
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 185
Size: 5.98" wide x 9.02" long x 0.59" tall
Weight: 0.594
Language: English

S. David Sperling is Professor of Bible and Chair of the Faculty at Hebrew Union College-Jewish Institute of Religion. Sperling is also the author of Students of the Covenant, and served as the consulting editor for the Haftarah Commentary.