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The Pentateuch in the Light of Today: Being a Simple Introduction to the Pentateuch on the Lines of the Higher Criticism

The Pentateuch in the Light of Today: Being a Simple Introduction to the Pentateuch on the Lines of the Higher Criticism

Holborn, Alfred

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Ancient History GeneralBible Studies

ISBN10: 1417929510
ISBN13: 9781417929511
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Jun 25 2004
Pages: 124
Weight: 0.42
Height: 0.32 Width: 6.34 Depth: 9.04
Language: English
The Pentateuch in the Light of Today is a book written by Alfred Holborn, which serves as a simple introduction to the Pentateuch, the first five books of the Hebrew Bible, also known as the Torah. The book is written on the lines of the Higher Criticism, which is a method of biblical criticism that seeks to understand the historical and cultural context of the text, as well as its authorship, sources, and composition.The book aims to provide readers with a comprehensive understanding of the Pentateuch and its relevance in today's world. It covers various topics such as the creation story, the patriarchs, the Exodus, the laws, and the conquest of Canaan. The author also discusses the different theories and perspectives on the authorship and composition of the Pentateuch, including the Documentary Hypothesis and the Deuteronomistic History.The book is written in a simple and accessible language, making it suitable for both scholars and lay readers. It provides a valuable resource for those interested in biblical studies and theology, as well as for those seeking to deepen their understanding of the Pentateuch and its significance in contemporary society.1902. The pages in this volume embody the substance of a short course of Lectures delivered to teachers in London under the auspices of the Sunday-School Union on the Pentateuch, which in Greek is the name of the first five books of the Old Testament. Contents: Sources of the Pentateuch; Genesis; Exodus; Leviticus; Numbers; Deuteronomy; and Sequence and Union of the Documents.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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