People of the Covenant: An Introduction to the Old Testament - Hardcover

Henry Jackson Flanders Jr.

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 019504438X ISBN 13: 9780195044386

Publisher: Oxford University Press, 1988

Synopsis

Using contemporary literary approaches and the most recent historical scholarship, this introduction to the Hebrew Scriptures provides a thorough and coherent approach to the basic human issues of the Scriptures. It emphasizes the meanings that the Hebrews gave to persons and events in their attempts to manage life's struggles, and provides textual aids that help students understand these ideas and apply them to contemporary issues. Accessible and stimulating to students with a wide range of academic and religious backgrounds, People of the Covenant is grounded in the best scholarly methodologies, respect for the rich literary values of the Old Testament, and concern for its enduring religious relevance.

About this title

About the Author:

Henry Jackson Flanders is at Baylor University (Emeritus).

About this edition

• Publisher: Oxford University Press
• Publication date: 1988
• ISBN 10: 019504438X
• ISBN 13: 9780195044386
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 3
• Number of pages: 512