{"product_id":"an-introduction-to-the-scriptures-of-israel-history-and-theology-paperback-1","title":"An Introduction to the Scriptures of Israel: History and Theology - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eTzvi Novick\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn this distinctive textbook for Hebrew Bible courses, author Tzvi Novick's approach is thematic rather than chronological. Sorting the books according to their historical context, theological claims, and literary conventions, Novick examines and elucidates the historical and intellectual development of the Hebrew Bible. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWith attentiveness to both historical-critical and traditional-canonical approaches, \u003ci\u003e An Introduction to the Scriptures of Israel \u003c\/i\u003efocuses on the dichotomy of the particular and the universal. It shows how this dichotomy impacts each book's style and content and how it informs the development of Jewish and Christian traditions. This nontraditional textbook is coherent, engaging, and succinct--a perfect resource for any introductory Hebrew Bible course.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eContents\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003ePreface \u003cbr\u003e Abbreviations\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cbr\u003e 1. Three Introductions \u003cbr\u003e 2. The Wisdom Tradition: Religion without Revelation \u003cbr\u003e 3. Revelation and Love: \u003cbr\u003e The Patriarchal Narratives and the Song of Songs \u003cbr\u003e 4. Joseph and Narrative \u003cbr\u003e 5. The Exodus: Freedom and Sonship \u003cbr\u003e 6. Sinai: Covenant and Code \u003cbr\u003e 7. The Problem of Monarchy: Samuel and Kings \u003cbr\u003e 8. Condemning Israel, Sparing the Nations: \u003cbr\u003e Amos and Jonah \u003cbr\u003e 9. Eden and the Art of Reading \u003cbr\u003e 10. Priestly Theology and Holy Space \u003cbr\u003e 11. Exile and Return: Prophetic Visions \u003cbr\u003e 12. The Consolidation of Judaism: Temple and Torah \u003cbr\u003e 13. Violence and Identity: Joshua and Judges \u003cbr\u003e 14. Jews, Gentiles, and Gender: \u003cbr\u003e Esther, Ruth, Ezra, and Nehemiah \u003cbr\u003e 15. Apocalyptic: Daniel and the Dead Sea Scrolls \u003cbr\u003e 16. The Israelite at Prayer: The Book of Psalms \u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eSubject Index \u003cbr\u003e Scripture and Other Ancient Sources Index\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eTzvi Novick\u003c\/b\u003e holds the Abrams Chair of Jewish Thought and Culture in the department of theology at the University of Notre Dame.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 213\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.6 x 8.9 x 6 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e August 02, 2018\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42593910718560,"sku":"9780802875426","price":44.56,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0598\/1922\/9280\/files\/SHFkbkhkSHRzUE0zWjQzK2xHdjVQZz09.webp?v=1771534533","url":"https:\/\/bijoucc.myshopify.com\/products\/an-introduction-to-the-scriptures-of-israel-history-and-theology-paperback-1","provider":"CARIBBEAN CONNECT","version":"1.0","type":"link"}