
A Theological Introduction To The P
Interpreting the Torah as Christian Scripture
Briggs(Author)
Baker Academic, Div of Baker Publishing Group
Published on 1. March 2012
Book
Paperback/Softback
224 pages
978-0-8010-3912-6 (ISBN)
Description
In this concise volume, a team of fresh Old Testament voices explores the theological dimensions of the Pentateuch and provides specific examples of critically engaged theological interpretation. This Pentateuch text is unique in that it emphasizes theological reading, serving as an affordable supplement to traditional introductory Pentateuch texts. Each chapter introduces theological themes and issues in interpretation then offers exegesis of one or two representative passages to model theological interpretation in practice. This useful text will be valued by students of the Old Testament and the Pentateuch as well as pastors.
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Language
English
Place of publication
Ada, MI
United States
Publishing group
Baker Publishing Group
Product notice
Paperback (trade)
Unsewn / adhesive bound
Dimensions
Height: 226 mm
Width: 150 mm
Thickness: 18 mm
Weight
299 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-8010-3912-6 (9780801039126)
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Richard S. Briggs
Theological Introduction to the Pentateuch
Interpreting the Torah as Christian Scripture
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03/2012
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Person
Richard S. Briggs (PhD, University of Nottingham) is director of biblical studies and hermeneutics at Cranmer Hall, St. John's College, University of Durham in Durham, England. He is the author of several books. Joel N. Lohr (PhD, University of Durham) is president of Hartford Seminary in Hartford, Connecticut. He previously served as university chaplain and director of religious life at the University of the Pacific.
Content
Introduction: Reading the Pentateuch as Christian Scripture Richard S. Briggs and Joel N. Lohr
1. The Book of Genesis Richard S. Briggs
2. The Book of Exodus Jo Bailey Wells
3. The Book of Leviticus Joel N. Lohr
4. The Book of Numbers Nathan MacDonald
5. The Book of Deuteronomy Rob Barrett
Appendix: The Writings of R. W. L. Moberly on the Pentateuch Nathan MacDonald with Richard S. Briggs
Indexes
1. The Book of Genesis Richard S. Briggs
2. The Book of Exodus Jo Bailey Wells
3. The Book of Leviticus Joel N. Lohr
4. The Book of Numbers Nathan MacDonald
5. The Book of Deuteronomy Rob Barrett
Appendix: The Writings of R. W. L. Moberly on the Pentateuch Nathan MacDonald with Richard S. Briggs
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