Windows into Old Testament History: Evidence, Argument, and the Crisis of Biblical Israel Paperback - 2002
by Long, Mr. V. Philips [Editor]; Baker, Mr. David W. [Series Editor]; Wenham, Mr. Gordon J. [Series Editor];
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A team of international authors build a case for a positive appraisal of biblical Israel. Approaching the authenticity of Scripture from several angles--philosophical, archaeological, and literary--the contributors attack the issues involved in this controversial area.
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- Title Windows into Old Testament History: Evidence, Argument, and the Crisis of Biblical Israel
- Author Long, Mr. V. Philips [Editor]; Baker, Mr. David W. [Series Editor]; Wenham, Mr. Gordon J. [Series Editor];
- Binding Paperback
- Edition First Edition
- Condition New
- Pages 216
- Volumes 1
- Language ENG
- Publisher Wm. B. Eerdmans-Lightning Source, Grand Rapids, Michigan, U.S.A.
- Date 2002-05-03
- Features Index, Table of Contents
- Bookseller's Inventory # 0802839622_used
- ISBN 9780802839626 / 0802839622
- Weight 0.72 lbs (0.33 kg)
- Dimensions 9.26 x 6.3 x 0.59 in (23.52 x 16.00 x 1.50 cm)
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Themes
- Chronological Period: Ancient (To 499 A.D.)
- Cultural Region: Middle Eastern
- Religious Orientation: Christian
- Theometrics: Academic
- Library of Congress Catalog Number 2002023821
- Dewey Decimal Code 221.95
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In the first essay Jens Bruun Kofoed explores the models and methods of study employed by the so-called Copenhagen School. Nicolai Winther-Nielsen then turns to the question of how best to hear the verbal testimony of the biblical texts, proposing a pragmatic approach to reading scripture. The next three essays examine ways of testing the truth value of the texts within the ancient Near Eastern context: Richard S. Hess, Alan R. Millard, and Kenneth A. Kitchen each focus on archaeological and comparative literary studies that illustrate how extrabiblical evidence can clarify debated issues and elucidate questions that are raised by the biblical texts themselves. Two case studies of the book of Chronicles by Brian E. Kelly and Peter J. Williams then demonstrate in a practical way how biblical and extrabiblical evidence can be brought together to uncover Israel's history. The final essay by Iain W. Provan returns to the epistemological and philosophical concerns which began the book, seen anew in light of the contributors' fruitful work.
Attacking head-on the major issues involved in this fascinating yet conflicted field, "Windows into OldTestament History is an excellent resource for anyone interested in the facts surrounding ancient Israel.
