{"product_id":"treasures-old-and-new-essays-in-the-theology-of-the-pentateuch-paperback-1","title":"Treasures Old and New: Essays in the Theology of the Pentateuch - 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\u003eJoseph Blenkinsopp\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Pentateuch is one anchor of the Western religious heritage, a rich source of theological and spiritual instruction that can be plumbed again and again. In \u003ci\u003eTreasures Old and New\u003c\/i\u003e accomplished biblical scholar Joseph Blenkinsopp engages several interesting topics in dialogue with texts from the Pentateuch. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e In keeping with the view that the Pentateuch is far too multiplex to be encapsulated in a single theological system, Blenkinsopp has written \u003ci\u003eTreasures Old and New\u003c\/i\u003e as a \"sketchbook\" of theology in the Pentateuch. This fruitful approach allows him to consider themes that easily fall through the cracks of more systematic works of biblical theology. Among the many subjects that Blenkinsopp pursues are the role of memory in the construction of the past, the dependence of Christianity on Judaism, the close connection between sacrifice and community in Old Testament Israel, the proper meaning of human stewardship of the world, and belief (or lack of belief) in a meaningful postmortem existence. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Blenkinsopp also explores well-known texts from less-well-known angles. The Garden of Eden story, for example, gains in resonance when read together with \u003ci\u003eGilgamesh\u003c\/i\u003e, and the laws governing diet and cleanliness become clearer in the light of current ecological concerns. Readers will also learn from Blenkinsopp's novel approach to such important yet enigmatic stories as the Creation, Cain and Abel, the Flood, the Tower of Babel, the Call of Abram, and Sodom and Gomorrah. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Blessed with an extraordinary ability to transmit complex issues in concise and lucid fashion, Blenkinsopp shows that serious engagement with biblical texts, while sometimes demanding, can be intellectually and religiously rewarding.\u003ch3\u003eBack Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Pentateuch is one anchor of the Western religious heritage, a rich source of theological and spiritual instruction that can be plumbed again and again. In \"Treasures Old and New\" accomplished biblical scholar Joseph Blenkinsopp engages several interesting topics in dialogue with texts from the Pentateuch.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn keeping with the view that the Pentateuch is far too multiplex to be encapsulated in a single theological system, Blenkinsopp has written \"Treasures Old and New\" as a bsketchbookb of theology in the Pentateuch. This fruitful approach allows him to consider themes that easily fall through the cracks of more systematic works of biblical theology. Among the many subjects that Blenkinsopp pursues are the role of memory in the construction of the past, the dependence of Christianity on Judaism, the close connection between sacrifice and community in Old Testament Israel, the proper meaning of human stewardship of the world, and belief (or lack of belief) in a meaningful postmortem existence.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBlenkinsopp also explores well-known texts from less-well-known angles. The Garden of Eden story, for example, gains in resonance when read together with \"Gilgamesh,\" and the laws governing diet and cleanliness become clearer in the light of current ecological concerns. Readers will also learn from Blenkinsoppbs novel approach to such important yet enigmatic stories as the Creation, Cain and Abel, the Flood, the Tower of Babel, the Call of Abram, and Sodom and Gomorrah.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBlessed with an extraordinary ability to transmit complex issues in concise and lucid fashion, Blenkinsopp shows that serious engagement with biblical texts, while sometimes demanding, can be intellectually andreligiously rewarding.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eJoseph Blenkinsopp\u003c\/b\u003e is John A. O'Brien Professor Emeritus of Biblical Studies at the University of Notre Dame.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 228\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.63 x 9 x 5.98 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e June 15, 2004\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42595701325920,"sku":"9780802826794","price":45.86,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0598\/1922\/9280\/files\/ZFBBa25aY3FWUkJtRHhYanVZMS9mQT09.webp?v=1771577710","url":"https:\/\/bijoucc.myshopify.com\/products\/treasures-old-and-new-essays-in-the-theology-of-the-pentateuch-paperback-1","provider":"CARIBBEAN CONNECT","version":"1.0","type":"link"}