Ebook: Introduction to the Old Testament

540 pages 24 cm

Translation of Einleitung in das Alte Testament

Includes bibliographical references

Introduction : Israelite literature, the canon of the Old Testament, and introductory studies -- The formation of the historical and legal books. General ; The Pentateuch ; Joshua through Kings (the former prophets) ; The Chronicler's history ; Other books -- The formation of the poetic books. General ; The songbooks -- The formation of the wisdom books. General ; The wisdom books -- The formation of the prophetical books and the apocalyptic book. General ; The prophetical books (the latter prophets) ; The apocalyptic book -- The compilation and transmission of the Old Testament. Origin and history of the canon ; Textual history of the Old Testament