Exodus

by Carol Meyers

Overview

This commentary views Exodus as a cultural document, preserving the collective memories of the Israelites and relating them to the major institutions and beliefs that emerged by the end of the time of the Hebrew Bible. It is intended to help the reader follow the story line of Exodus, understand its socio-cultural context, appreciate its literary features, recognize its major themes and values, and also note its interpretive and moral problems. Carol Meyers explains important concepts and terms as expressed in the Hebrew original so that those who know Hebrew as well as those who don't will be able to follow the text.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780521002912
Publisher:	Cambridge University Press
Publication date:	07/11/2005
Series:	New Cambridge Bible Commentary
Edition description:	New Edition
Pages:	336
Product dimensions:	5.98(w) x 8.98(h) x 0.94(d)

About the Author

Carol Meyers is currently the Mary Grace Wilson Professor in the Department of Religion at Duke University. Meyers has authored, co-authored or edited such books as Haggai and Zechariah 1-8 and Zechariah 9-14, The Excavations of the Ancient Synagogue at Gush Halav, Discovering Eve: Ancient Israelite Women in Context and Women in Scripture.

Table of Contents

Preface: a word about citations; List of charts; List of supplementary materials; Introduction; 1. Suggested reading on Exodus; 2. Commentary Part I. Israel in Egypt - Exodus 1-15:21; 3. Commentary Part II. Sinai and Covenant - Exodus 15:22-24:28; 4. Commentary Part III - Sanctuary and New Covenant - Exodus 25:1-35:40.

Editorial Reviews

"this is a gem of a commentary on a key biblica book. It belongs on the shelf of all who want to understand Exodus better." - Ronald Hendel, University of California, Berkeley, California

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