About this title: 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 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 ...
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Binding: Paperback
Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
Date Published: 2005-12-01
ISBN-13:9780195139112ISBN:0195139119
Description: Fair. A very worn copy. Highlighting. Book opens widely; binding is solid. Some pages wrinkled or creased. Cover, corners, and edges very worn. Bookstore stickers. read more
Binding: Paperback
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Date Published: 2005
ISBN-13:9780195139112ISBN:0195139119
Description: BRAND NEW PAPERBACK. 234x190 mm. (592) the old testament: a historical and literary introduction to the hebrew scriptures is a balanced, comprehensive introduction to the jewish scriptures, the christian old testament. following a narrative and historical chronology, it treats every book of the canon with careful attention to its historical context, its relationsh1p to other near eastern sources, its particular literary form and techniques, and the ways it has been interpreted, especially by ... read more
Binding: Paperback
Publisher: OXFORD UNIVERSITY PRESS Country = UNITED STATES
Date Published: 2005
ISBN-13:9780195139112ISBN:0195139119
Description: BRAND NEW PAPERBACK. 592 pages. Provides a balanced, comprehensive introduction to the jewish scriptures, the christian old testament. following a narrative and historical chronology, this book treats every book of the canon with careful attention to its historical context, its relationsh1p to other near eastern sources, and the ways it has been interpreted. 8 pp colour plates, numerous halftones and line drawings (Paperback) read more
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
Date Published: 2005
ISBN-13:9780195139105ISBN:0195139100
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Binding: Paperback
Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
Date Published: 2005-12-01
ISBN-13:9780195139112ISBN:0195139119
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Binding: Softcover
Publisher: Oxford Univ Pr
Date Published: 2006
ISBN-13:9780195139112ISBN:0195139119
Description: Paperback. All text is legible, may contain markings, cover wear, loose/torn pages or staining and much writing. Many Bent Pages; Some Writing/Highlighting; Slight Staining/Frayed Corners/Bent Cover. SKU: 23407525 All orders shipped within 1 business day. 14 day money back guarantee ISBN: 9780195139112 All text is legible, may contain markings, cover wear, loose/torn pages or staining and much writing. Many Bent Pages; Some Writing/Highlighting; Slight Staining/Frayed Corners/Bent Cover. SKU: ... read more
Binding: Softcover
Publisher: Oxford Univ Pr
Date Published: 2006
ISBN-13:9780195139112ISBN:0195139119
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Publisher: Oxford Univ Pr
Date Published: 2006
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Publisher: Oxford Univ Pr
Date Published: 2006
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Publisher: Oxford Univ Pr
Date Published: 2006
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Binding: Paperback
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Date Published: 2005
ISBN-13:9780195139112ISBN:0195139119
Description: New. Provides a balanced, comprehensive introduction to the Jewish scriptures, the Christian Old Testament. Following a narrative and historical chronology, this book treats every book of the canon with careful attention to its historical context, its rela... read more
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Description: New. PLEASE NOTE: All books are promptly imported from the UK using DHL or Royal Mail international mail WITH TRACKING NUMBER. Delivery is typically 5-10 working days. Please do not select expedited shipping. Professional and reliable bookseller (est.1987). 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 ... read more
Description: New. PLEASE NOTE: All books are promptly imported from the UK using International Priority Airmail. Delivery is typically 5-10 working days. Please do not select expedited shipping. Heavier and more expensive items have tracking number. Professional and reliable bookseller (est.1987). 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 ... read more
"My favorite textbook ever. My religion class read it cover to cover, and each chapter corresponded with relevant OT readings. I am thankful that this book offered historical connections and realistic literary interpretations. This book does not demand that you believe in any god, and it does not attempt to make you a believer."
"Although this was bought as a text for a graduate course on the Old Testament, I would recommend it to anyone who wants a deeper understanding of Scripture. It is very readable and has great background information that leads to a deeper understanding of the various passages and books of the Old Testament."
"It's good as far as textbooks go. I wouldn't purchase it, however, because Wikipedia and other internet sites make reference books like this one obsolete. The best part about it for me was that it corresponded exactly to a course on the Hebrew Bible that I took from Coogan. I didn't even need lecture notes because it was all in the book."
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