The School Tradition of the Old Testament: The Bampton Lectures For 1994

by E. W. Heaton

Overview

The books of the Old Testament are often thought of as being remote and "primitive" in comparison to other biblical literature. In fact, they were written by thoroughly learned men, educated in the traditional schools of ancient Israel. This book presents a fresh and enlivening case for the strong influence which this schooling must have had on the writers of the stories, poetry, and proverbs of the Bible.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780198263623
Publisher:	Oxford University Press
Publication date:	12/01/1994
Pages:	222
Product dimensions:	5.63(w) x 8.75(h) x 0.90(d)

About the Author

Christ Church, Oxford

Editorial Reviews

"Heatons's lectures offer a refreshing view of the style and contents of Wisdom writings....intelligent and practical guidelines for preachers and students that clarify how First Testament liturgical readings can be used appropriatelu in the proclamation of the gospel."—Theological Studies

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