The Old Testament :
Coogan, Michael David.
The Old Testament : a very short introduction / Michael Coogan. - Oxford, UK ; New York : Oxford University Press, c.2008. - x, 140 p. : ill., maps ; pbk ; 18 cm. - Very short introductions ; 181 .
Includes bibliographical references (p. 130-134) and index.
What is the Old Testament? -- Interpretive strategies -- The Old Testament and history -- The Old Testament and myth -- The exodus from Egypt: a deep probe -- "Keep my commandments": biblical law -- "Festivals of the Lord": ritual in ancient Israel -- Prophets and prophecies -- Hezekiah and Sennacherib: another deep probe -- Poetry and dissent -- "Let us now praise famous men"--and women -- The enduring significance of the Old Testament.
9780195305050 (alk. paper) 0195305051 (alk. paper)
2007041097
Bible.--O.T.--Introductions.
BS1140.3 / .C66 2008
221.61/COO
The Old Testament : a very short introduction / Michael Coogan. - Oxford, UK ; New York : Oxford University Press, c.2008. - x, 140 p. : ill., maps ; pbk ; 18 cm. - Very short introductions ; 181 .
Includes bibliographical references (p. 130-134) and index.
What is the Old Testament? -- Interpretive strategies -- The Old Testament and history -- The Old Testament and myth -- The exodus from Egypt: a deep probe -- "Keep my commandments": biblical law -- "Festivals of the Lord": ritual in ancient Israel -- Prophets and prophecies -- Hezekiah and Sennacherib: another deep probe -- Poetry and dissent -- "Let us now praise famous men"--and women -- The enduring significance of the Old Testament.
9780195305050 (alk. paper) 0195305051 (alk. paper)
2007041097
Bible.--O.T.--Introductions.
BS1140.3 / .C66 2008
221.61/COO
