An Introduction to the Pentateuch

by A. T. Chapman

Overview

Originally published in 1911, this book presents a comprehensive account of the Pentateuch, or Torah, and the book of Joshua, collectively known as the Hexateuch. The text gives a general account of critical problems concerning the Hexateuch as a whole. It is divided into two main parts: the first part provides a general introduction; the second part, which is much longer, is devoted to textual analysis. Numerous tables, appendices and notes are also included. This is a highly detailed book that will be of value to anyone with an interest in the Hebrew Bible and biblical theory.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781107615410
Publisher:	Cambridge University Press
Publication date:	06/20/2013
Edition description:	Reissue
Pages:	360
Product dimensions:	4.90(w) x 7.90(h) x 1.10(d)

Table of Contents

Preface; Part I: Preliminary statement of facts; Part II: 1. The first proposition; 2. The second proposition; 3. The third proposition; 4. Summary of the arguments in support of the three propositions; 5. The law and the prophets; 6. Concluding remarks; Appendix 1. Passages in the Hexateuch assigned to P; Appendix 2. Characteristics of the priestly code; Appendix 3. Comparison of the covenant code with Deuteronomy and Leviticus; Appendix 4. The style of Deuteronomy; Appendix 5. Leviticus XVII–XXVI and the prophet Ezekiel; Appendix 6. The meaning of Torah; Appendix 7. Characteristics of composite documents; Appendix 8. The Samaritan Pentateuch; Appendix 9. The Christological argument; Appendix 10. Archaeology and criticism; Miscellaneous notes and remarks; Index.