Biblical Studies and the Failure of History: Changing Perspectives 3

By Niels Peter Lemche

Book Overview

The idea of the Old Testament as a source of historical information was replaced by an understanding of the texts as a means for early Jewish society to interpret its past. 'Biblical Studies and the Failure of History' brings together key essays which reflect the trajectory of this scholarly shift.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0367872188
• ISBN13: 9780367872182
• Release Date: December 2019
• Publisher: Routledge
• Length: 352 Pages
• Weight: 1.09 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.1" x 9.2"