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Hebrew Bible, The : A Comparative Approach
Outline: In this book, the author provides a Hebrew Bible textbook admirably suited to college and university courses in religious studies. At one accessible and comprehensive, this book approaches the Bible through the categories of comparative religion, carefully distinguishing the religion of ancient Israel from the religion represented in the Bible and discussing such dimensions of religion as the role of scripture, symbol and worldview, sacred narrative (myth), ritual and community, and the encounter with the holy. The book features
- an accessible introduction to the Hebrew Bible in the categories of religious studies
- a 4-color interior, lavishly illustrated with maps, charts, and photographs
- study tools, including timelines, chapter summaries, list of key terms, review questions, glossary, and index
- on the companion website, special resources for instructors and students including sample syllabi, PowerPoint presentations, study questions, and a research guide.
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