Ancient Hebrew Stories and Their Modern Interpretation

By William George Jordan

Book Overview

Ancient Hebrew Stories and Their Modern Interpretation is a book written by W. G. Jordan. The book delves into the rich and complex stories of the Hebrew Bible, exploring their historical and cultural significance, as well as their relevance to contemporary readers. Jordan provides a detailed analysis of some of the most famous stories from the Hebrew Bible, such as the Creation story, the story of Adam and Eve, and the story of Noah's Ark. He also examines lesser-known stories, such as the story of Cain and Abel and the story of the Tower of Babel. Throughout the book, Jordan offers insightful commentary on the meaning and symbolism of these stories, as well as their relevance to modern-day issues such as environmentalism, gender equality, and social justice. The book is an excellent resource for anyone interested in the history and culture of the Hebrew Bible, as well as those seeking a deeper understanding of the stories and their significance in today's world.The purpose of this book is to examine some of the varied and interesting narratives of the Old Testament in the light of modern study, with a view to discovering their original significance and showing their relations to other parts of this great literature. The author hopes readers of this book will find helpful stimulus in the results of his meditation. A lengthy introduction explains background for the particular expositions. The original is inscribed by the author in 1922.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1162588004
• ISBN13: 9781162588001
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 346 Pages
• Weight: 1.72 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 8.3" x 11.0"