Who's Who in the Old Testament

Who's Who in the Old Testament brings vividly to life the thousands of characters in the Old Testament, and provides:
* nearly 3000 extensive entries covering every character
* detailed biographical information on each character, including exactly where to find them in the Bible
* the complete historical, geographical and archaeological context of each entry
* comprehensive chronology of the times
* a section on the Apocrypha - the collection of works that bridges the gap between the Old and New Testaments.

List of contents

Author's Preface -- INTRODUCTION TO THE OLD TESTAMENT -- The Books of the Old Testament -- The physical setting -- Chronology -- WHo's WHO IN THE OLD TESTAMENT -- INTRODUCTION TO THE APOCRYPHA -- WHo's WHO IN THE APOCRYPHA.

About the author

Joan Comay is the author of Ben-Gurion and the Birth of Israel and Who's Who in Jewish History (also published by Routledge).

Summary

This comprehensive and easy-to-use text brings vividly to life the thousands of characters in the Old Testament in nearly 3000 extensive entries, including bibliographical information, and a section on the Apocrypha.

Product details

• Authors: Joan Comay, Comay Joan
• Publisher: Taylor and Francis
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 04.10.2001
• EAN: 9780415260312
• ISBN: 978-0-415-26031-2
• No. of pages: 424
• Weight: 780 g
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > Religion/theology > Religious writings, prayers, songbooks, religious meditations; Non-fiction book > Philosophy, religion > Religion: general, reference works; BIOGRAPHY & AUTOBIOGRAPHY / Historical, Biography: historical, political & military, RELIGION / Christianity / General, RELIGION / Biblical Studies / General, RELIGION / Reference, Christianity, Reference works, Biography: historical, political and military, Criticism and exegesis of sacred texts, Biblical Studies & Exegesis