An Introduction to the Study of the Pentateuch

The Pentateuch (or the Torah) consists of the first five books of the Bible and is a foundational scripture for millions of people, both Jews and Christians. In this book Paula Gooder and Brad Anderson provide a clear and accessible introduction for those beginning Bible study. Key themes such as creation and the flood, exodus and liberation, as well as covenant and law are presented and analyzed. These themes are explored in their ancient context and from the standpoint of contemporary concerns such as liberation theology, gender issues and ecology.For this new edition introductory sections on the five books of the Pentateuch have been expanded and supplemented, while recent developments in the quest for the origins of the Pentateuch have also been updated. A new chapter on academic approaches to the study of the Pentateuch has been added, along with a section on the ''afterlife'' of the Pentateuch which focuses on its place in the history of interpretation, as well as in the arts and culture. Reading lists and references have been updated throughout to take account of the most recent scholarship.>

About the author

Bradford A. Anderson is Lecturer in Biblical Studies at Dublin City University, Ireland. His research focuses on the Hebrew Bible, as well as the reception and use of the sacred texts.Paula Gooder is Tutor in Biblical Studies at the Queen's Foundation for Ecumenical Theological Education, UK

Product details

• Authors: Bradford A., Brad Anderson, Bradford A Anderson, Bradford A. Anderson, Bradford A. (Dublin City University Anderson, Dr. Bradford A. (Dublin City University Anderson, Paula Gooder, Paula (The Bible Society Gooder, Paula Anderson Gooder
• Publisher: T. & T. Clark Ltd.
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 28.02.2017
• EAN: 9780567656391
• ISBN: 978-0-567-65639-1
• No. of pages: 208
• Series: T&T Clark Approaches to Biblical Studies; T&T Clark Approaches to Biblical Studies
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > Religion/theology > Christianity; Non-fiction book > Philosophy, religion > Biographies, autobiographies; RELIGION / Judaism / General, BIBLES / General, RELIGION / Christian Theology / General, RELIGION / Christianity / General, RELIGION / Judaism / Theology, Theology, Christianity, Christian theology, Judaism, Judaism: theology, Old Testaments