Introduction to the Pentateuch

Klappentext This 1911 book presents a comprehensive account of the Pentateuch, or Torah, and the book of Joshua, collectively known as the Hexateuch. Zusammenfassung Originally published in 1911! this book presents a comprehensive account of the Pentateuch! or Torah! and the book of Joshua! collectively known as the Hexateuch. The text gives a general account of critical problems concerning the Hexateuch as a whole and includes numerous tables! appendices and notes. Inhaltsverzeichnis Preface; Part I: Preliminary statement of facts; Part II: 1. The first proposition; 2. The second proposition; 3. The third proposition; 4. Summary of the arguments in support of the three propositions; 5. The law and the prophets; 6. Concluding remarks; Appendix 1. Passages in the Hexateuch assigned to P; Appendix 2. Characteristics of the priestly code; Appendix 3. Comparison of the covenant code with Deuteronomy and Leviticus; Appendix 4. The style of Deuteronomy; Appendix 5. Leviticus XVII-XXVI and the prophet Ezekiel; Appendix 6. The meaning of Torah; Appendix 7. Characteristics of composite documents; Appendix 8. The Samaritan Pentateuch; Appendix 9. The Christological argument; Appendix 10. Archaeology and criticism; Miscellaneous notes and remarks; Index.

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• Authors: A. T. Chapman, Chapman A. T.
• Publisher: Cambridge University Press ELT
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 20.06.2013
• EAN: 9781107615410
• ISBN: 978-1-107-61541-0
• No. of pages: 360
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > Religion/theology > Christianity; RELIGION / Christianity / General, Christianity, Criticism and exegesis of sacred texts, Biblical Studies & Exegesis, Old Testaments