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Engaging And Accessible To Students From All Backgrounds, A Brief Introduction To The Old Testament: The Hebrew Bible In Its Context Is An Updated, Concise, And More Pedagogical Version Of Michael D. Coogan'S Bestselling The Old Testament: A Historical And Literary Introduction To The Hebrew Scriptures (Oup, 2005).Focuses On Historical Content While Also Addressing Other Interpretive Approachesretaining The Historical And Literary Perspective Of The Longer Text, This Concise Edition Is Enhanced By Two New Introductory Chapters That Provide Students With The Context Necessary To Analyze The Biblical Textsone On The Composition Of The Old Testament And One On The History And Geography Of The Ancient Near East And How It Influenced The Hebrew Bible. Relying On Internal Evidence, Scholarly Consensus, And Current Research, Coogan Deals In Detail With Ancient Near Eastern Sources And Archaeological Data. He Works From A Primarily Historical And Critical Methodology But Also Introduces Students To Literary Analysis And Other Interpretive Strategies. Offering The Most Balanced And Comprehensive Introduction Available, Coogan Examines All The Books Of The Hebrew Bible And Also Considers Additional Writings From The Ancient Near East. The Apocryphal / Deuterocanonical Books Are Included In An Appendix.A Brief Introduction To The Old Testament: The Hebrew Bible In Its Context Is Enhanced By:* Chapter Introductions Connecting Each Chapter To The Preceding Material And Previewing The Material To Come* Chapter Summaries That Highlight Key Points And Link Each Chapter To The Rest Of The Book* Important Terms, Boldfaced At Their First Appearance And Defined In A Glossary Of More Than 100 Words* Numerous Strategically Placed Text Boxessome New To This Concise Editionthat Offer Interesting And Useful Supplementary Information* Timelines, Photos, Illustrations, Maps, And A Fourcolor Insert On Jerusalem In Biblical Times* Review Questions, Suggestions For Further Reading, Annotated Bibliographies At The End Of Each Chapter, And A General Bibliography* An Instructor'S Manual (In Both Print And Cd Formats) And A Companion Website At Www.Oup.Com/Us/Coogan That Contains Resources For Both Students And Instructorsproviding A Nondenominational And Nondoctrinal Treatment, A Brief Introduction To The Old Testament Offers A Unique And Captivating Introduction To The Hebrew Scriptures Themselves And To How They Have Beenand Can Beinterpreted.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main focus of 'A Brief Introduction to the Old Testament'? A: The book primarily focuses on the historical content of the Old Testament while also addressing various interpretive approaches, providing a well-rounded understanding of the Hebrew Bible.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of 'A Brief Introduction to the Old Testament: The Hebrew Bible in Its Context' is Michael D. Coogan, a recognized expert in the field.
- Q: What are the key features of this book? A: Key features include chapter introductions, summaries, glossaries, text boxes with supplementary information, timelines, illustrations, review questions, and an Instructor's Manual.
- Q: Is this edition suitable for beginners? A: Yes, this concise edition is designed to be engaging and accessible for students from all backgrounds, making it suitable for beginners.
- Q: How many pages does this book have? A: The book contains 464 pages.
- Q: What is the binding type of this book? A: This edition is available in paperback binding.
- Q: When was this book published? A: The book was published on November 21, 2008.
- Q: Does the book include resources for instructors? A: Yes, it includes an Instructor's Manual in both print and CD formats, as well as a Companion Website for additional resources.
- Q: Are the Apocryphal books included in this edition? A: Yes, the Apocryphal / Deuterocanonical books are included in an appendix.
- Q: What makes this book unique compared to other introductions to the Old Testament? A: This book provides a nondenominational and nondoctrinal treatment of the Hebrew Scriptures, offering a balanced and comprehensive introduction that incorporates historical, literary, and interpretive methodologies.