The Legends Of Israel: Essays In Interpretation Of Some Famous Stories From The Old Testament

By Lewis Johnson

Book Overview

The Legends of Israel: Essays in Interpretation of Some Famous Stories from the Old Testament is a collection of essays written by Lewis Johnson. The book explores the famous stories from the Old Testament and offers interpretations of their meanings. The book covers a range of stories, including the creation story, the story of Adam and Eve, the story of Cain and Abel, the story of Noah and the flood, the story of Abraham and Isaac, the story of Jacob and Esau, and the story of Joseph and his coat of many colors. Johnson examines these stories from a literary and historical perspective, providing insight into the cultural and religious context in which they were written. He also offers a theological interpretation of the stories, exploring their relevance to modern-day readers. The Legends of Israel is a thought-provoking and insightful book that offers a fresh perspective on some of the most famous stories from the Old Testament. It is a valuable resource for anyone interested in biblical studies, theology, or religious history.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1163156361
• ISBN13: 9781163156360
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 348 Pages
• Weight: 1.03 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"