The Pentateuch: A Story of BeginningsThe Pentateuch - the first five books of the Bible - is a foundational scripture for millions of people, both Jews and Christians.This book addresses the need for a clear and accessible introduction for those beginning Bible study. It presents and analyses key themes such as creation and flood, exodus and liberation, covenant and land; and law and faith. These are explored in their ancient context from the standpoint of contemporary concerns such as liberation theology, gender issues, and ecology.This volume is ideal for those beginning an Old Testament course. |
Contents
Introduction | 1 |
Beginning to read the Pentateuch | 9 |
In the beginning | 24 |
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Abraham cycle accounts of creation ancient Near Eastern argued Atrahasis Epic attempt biblical account biblical narrative biblical studies biblical text book of Exodus book of Numbers Canaan chapters Christian Clines command contains Covenant Code descendants described divine Documentary Hypothesis earth Eastern texts Egypt Egyptian Enoch Enuma Elish Epic example existence Exod festivals five books flood narrative genealogies Genesis account Genesis to Deuteronomy Gilgamesh Habiru Hagar Hebrew Bible Hittite Hittite treaties humanity identify important interested interpretations Isaac Israel Israelites Jacob Jewish tradition Joseph narrative journey land law codes Leviticus Lohfink Lord maintains major Mesopotamia Moses Mount Sinai myth Noah Old Testament origins parallels Passover patriarchal narratives Pentateuch present Priestly Source primeval history proposed reading refer regarded relationship Sarah scholars significance similar Sinai Peninsula source critics story of beginnings theme theology theophany theory Torah Utnapishtim various verses Wellhausen whole wilderness wanderings worship Yahwist YHWH