Short Introduction to the Hebrew Bible

Name: Short Introduction to the Hebrew Bible
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ISBN: 9780800662073

ISBN-10: 0800662075

ISBN-13: 9780800662073

Edition: 2007

Authors: John J. Collins

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John J. Collins's Introduction to the Hebrew Bible with CD-ROM is a leading textbook in Old Testament studies. With this new, well- tailored abridgement of that larger work, Collins's erudition is now available to general readers and professors and students who prefer a shorter, more concise introduction to the Hebrew scriptures. New features, especially designed for the college student, include maps, images, and study questions. A companion web site includes special resources for both teachers and students including: PowerPoint presentations, chapter by chapter test banks, study questions, suggestions for further reading, and web site links.

Book details

List price: $39.00
Copyright year: 2007
Publisher: Augsburg Fortress, Publishers
Publication date: 7/27/2007
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 336
Size: 7.00" wide x 9.00" long x 1.00" tall
Weight: 1.694
Language: English



Introduction : what are the Hebrew Bible and Old Testament?



The Torah/Pentateuch



The near eastern context



The nature of the Pentateuchal narrative



The primeval history



The patriarchs



The exodus from Egypt



The revelation at Sinai



The priestly theology : Exodus 25-40, Leviticus, and Numbers



Deuteronomy



The Deuteronomistic history



Joshua



Judges



First Samuel



Second Samuel



First kings 1-16 : Solomon and the divided monarchy



First kings 17 - Second kings 25 : titles of prophets and the end of the kingdoms of Israel and Judah



Prophecy



Amos and Hosea



Isaiah



The Babylonian era : Jeremiah and Lamentations



Ezekiel



The additions to the book of Isaiah



Postexilic Prophecy : Haggai, Zechariah, Malachi, Joel



The writings



Ezra and Nehemiah



The books of chronicles



The Psalms and song of songs



Proverbs



Job and Qoheleth



The Hebrew short story : Ruth, Jonah, Esther



Daniel, 1-2 Maccabees



The Deuterocanonical wisdom books : Ben Sira, wisdom of Solomon



From tradition to canon