Virtuous Reader, The: Old Testament Narrative and Interpretive Virtue (Studies in Theological Interpretation)

By Richard S. Briggs

Book Overview

Presents a portrait, or series of portraits, of the kind of character most needed to be a good reader of the Old Testament. This title also offers a defence of 'interpretive virtue' and includes case studies of the Old Testament's shaping of the virtues of humility, wisdom, trust, love, and receptivity.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 080103843X
• ISBN13: 9780801038433
• Release Date: January 2010
• Publisher: Baker Academic
• Length: 272 Pages
• Weight: 0.15 lbs.
• Dimensions: 8.5" x 0.7" x 5.5"