Exodus by Carol Meyers (English) Hardcover Book

Description: Exodus by Carol Meyers Underlying the deceptively simple story line the Bibles second book is a complex and rich literary production that presents some of the most fundamental concepts and institutions of Jewish and Christian tradition. This commentary makes the details of the text and the vitality of its story accessible to all readers. FORMAT Hardcover LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description This commentary views Exodus as a cultural document, preserving the collective memories of the Israelites and relating them to the major institutions and beliefs that emerged by the end of the period of the Hebrew Bible. It is intended to help the reader follow the story line of Exodus, understand its socio-cultural context, appreciate its literary features, recognize its major themes and values, and also note its interpretive and moral problems. It explains important concepts and terms as expressed in the Hebrew original so that both people who know Hebrew and those who dont will be able to follow the discussion. Frequent closer look sections examine key elements of the Ancient Near East that bear on the texts meaning, while Bridging the Horizons articles connect this world with the cultural, political and religious environments of today. Author Biography Carol Meyers is currently the Mary Grace Wilson Professor in the Department of Religion at Duke University. Meyers has authored, co-authored or edited such books as Haggai and Zechariah 1-8 and Zechariah 9-14, The Excavations of the Ancient Synagogue at Gush Halav, Discovering Eve: Ancient Israelite Women in Context and Women in Scripture. Table of Contents Preface: a word about citations; List of charts; List of supplementary materials; Introduction; 1. Suggested reading on Exodus; 2. Commentary Part I. Israel in Egypt - Exodus 1-15:21; 3. Commentary Part II. Sinai and Covenant - Exodus 15:22-24:28; 4. Commentary Part III - Sanctuary and New Covenant - Exodus 25:1-35:40. Review Carol Meyers Exodus is part of the New Cambridge Bible Commentary series ... she guides readers through modern scholarship as she examines the historical, social, literary, and religious dimensions. Church Times Promotional This commentary on Exodus makes the details of the text and the storys vitality accessible to all. Review Quote "this is a gem of a commentary on a key biblica book. It belongs on the shelf of all who want to understand Exodus better." - Ronald Hendel, University of California, Berkeley, California Promotional "Headline" This commentary on Exodus makes the details of the text and the storys vitality accessible to all. Description for Bookstore Underlying the deceptively simple story line the Bibles second book is a complex and rich literary production that presents some of the most fundamental concepts and institutions of Jewish and Christian tradition. This commentary makes the details of the text and the vitality of its story accessible to all readers. Description for Library Underlying the deceptively simple story line the Bibles second book is a complex and rich literary production that presents some of the most fundamental concepts and institutions of Jewish and Christian tradition. This commentary makes the details of the text and the vitality of its story accessible to all readers. Details ISBN0521807816 Short Title EXODUS Pages 336 Publisher Cambridge University Press Series New Cambridge Bible Commentary Language English ISBN-10 0521807816 ISBN-13 9780521807814 Media Book Format Hardcover Year 2005 Imprint Cambridge University Press Place of Publication Cambridge Country of Publication United Kingdom Illustrations black & white illustrations DOI 10.1604/9780521807814 UK Release Date 2005-07-25 AU Release Date 2005-07-25 NZ Release Date 2005-07-25 Author Carol Meyers Publication Date 2005-07-25 Alternative 9780511806377 DEWEY 222.12077 Audience Tertiary & Higher Education We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:91369773;

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