Old Testament introduction
Werner H. Schmidt, Matthew J. O'Connell (Translator), David J. Reimer (Translator)
"Since its first appearance in English in 1984, Schmidt's book has been recognized as "solid," "readable," "balanced," and "judicious." It provides a comprehensive introduction to the complexities of the Hebrew Scriptures, along with the basic knowledge required for students of Old Testament theology. Now in a new second English edition, this widely used textbook appears under the joint imprint of Walter de Gruyter, publisher of the fifth German edition (1995), and Westminster John Knox Press. Among the most important revisions the author has performed are a thorough reexamination of persistent controversies in Pentateuch source research; a wholly new interpretive section, delving into current biblical hermeneutics and theological controversies on the reception and meanings of the Hebrew Bible; and an up-to-date bibliography that is essential for Old Testament scholarship. Book jacket."--BOOK JACKET
Print Book, English, 1999
W. de Gruyter ; Westminster John Knox Press, New York, Louisville, 1999
Introductions
xiii, 452 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm
9783110157758, 9780664221959, 3110157756, 0664221955
41540233
pt. 1 Survey of the Old Testament and its history
The parts of the Old Testament
The stages of Israel's history
Aspects of social history
pt. 2 Traditions of documentary sources of the Pentateuch and the historical books
The Pentateuch
Selected types of Narrative
The Yahwist history
The Elohist history
The priestly document
Old Testament Law
Deuteronomy
The Deuteronomist history
The Chronicler's history
pt. 3 The Prophets
The form of prophecy
pt. 4 Liturgical and Spiential poetry
pt. 5 Theology and hermeneutics