Heart of the Bible - Volume Two: The Literature of the Jewish People

Originally published in 1933, from the preface in volume one: "... This is an attempt to combine reading the Bible with learning to understand it." Of particular relevance to those interested in religious studies, today it can be read in its historical context.

List of contents

1. A Period of Reformation 2. The Priestly Code and the Dawn of History 3. Literature of Protest 4. The Problem of Suffering 5. The Hymnal of the Jewish Church 6. Writings of the Wise Men 7. Later Post-Exilic Prophets 8. The Formation of the Canon 9. The Chronicler 10. The Story of Queen Esther 11. The Wisdom of Jesus Son of Sirach 12. The Book of Daniel 13. The Story of Judith 14. A History of Persecution and the Maccabean Revolt 15. Two Greek Additions to Old Testament Literature 16. The Last Century Before Christ. Index.

Summary

Originally published in 1933, from the preface in volume one: “... This is an attempt to combine reading the Bible with learning to understand it.” Of particular relevance to those interested in religious studies, today it can be read in its historical context.

Product details

• Authors: Jeannie B. Thomson Davies
• Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd.
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 15.11.2024
• EAN: 9781032887265
• ISBN: 978-1-0-3288726-5
• No. of pages: 260
• Series: Sir Halley Stewart Trust: Publications
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > Religion/theology > General, dictionaries; Non-fiction book > Philosophy, religion > Religion: general, reference works; Criticism and exegesis of sacred texts, Biblical Studies & Exegesis, Old Testaments