The Original Story: God, Israel, and the World

by John Barton, Julia Bowden, Jill Barton

Book Overview

Ideal for beginning students and readers of all faiths or none, The Original Story is a comprehensive and lively guide to the Hebrew Bible. This richly informative volume provides a complete introduction to Old Testament history, archeology, geography, and textual interpretation -- all at an accessible level. The core of the book explores central biblical themes, including the character of God, the human condition, ethics, human suffering,...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0802829007
• ISBN13: 9780802829009
• Release Date: July 2005
• Publisher: William B. Eerdmans Publishing Company
• Length: 236 Pages
• Weight: 1.30 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 7.0" x 10.0"

Customer Reviews

An open treatment of the Old Testament

Every now and again a book comes along which opens the doors of understanding to very complex subjects - and this one is an exemplar of that. The open approach and format, free from ideology, brings the complex and confusing opus of the OT to life. Taking a non-partisan but not secular or irreligious approach - this philosophical and scholarly work reflects the modern mind of young and mature adults with a 21st century outlook on ancient wisdom and religious literature. It's the only book I have read on this subject which properly puts in perspective the cultural, historical and religious perspectives of an ancient middle eastern people who came to be known as the Israelites. It's an "Idiots Guide" or "OT for Dummies" book raised to the professional level. Fabulous piece of work.