The Book of the Former Prophets

by Thomas W. Mann

Book Overview

The Former Prophets of the Hebrew Bible includes the books of Joshua through 2 Kings; it is a narrative of ancient Israel's history of some seven hundred years from the 'conquest' of Canaan to the exile, when Israel lost the land. Thomas Mann adoptsa critical perspective and incorporates many distinct literary sources from different times into his work. The result is a compelling example of ancient historiography as well as an impressive artistic...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0227680103
• ISBN13: 9780227680100
• Release Date: October 2012
• Publisher: James Clarke Company
• Length: 456 Pages
• Weight: 1.72 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 7.0" x 10.0"