The Pentateuch in the Light of To-Day: Being a Simple Introduction to the Pentateuch on the Lines of the Higher Criticism

By Alfred Holborn

Book Overview

The Pentateuch in the Light of Today is a book written by Alfred Holborn that provides a simple introduction to the Pentateuch, which is the first five books of the Hebrew Bible. The book is written in the style of higher criticism, which is a method of biblical analysis that seeks to understand the historical and cultural context in which the text was written. The Pentateuch in the Light of Today explores the themes and narratives of the Pentateuch and discusses their relevance to modern-day readers. The book is intended for anyone who is interested in learning more about the Pentateuch and its significance in the context of contemporary society.1902. The pages in this volume embody the substance of a short course of Lectures delivered to teachers in London under the auspices of the Sunday-School Union on the Pentateuch, which in Greek is the name of the first five books of the Old Testament. Contents: Sources of the Pentateuch; Genesis; Exodus; Leviticus; Numbers; Deuteronomy; and Sequence and Union of the Documents.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: 1162647159
• ISBN13: 9781162647159
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 126 Pages
• Weight: 0.39 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 6.0" x 9.0"