Exodus

by Carol L. Meyers

Book 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 period 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...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0521002915
• ISBN13: 9780521002912
• Release Date: July 2005
• Publisher: Cambridge University Press
• Length: 336 Pages
• Weight: 0.05 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.1" x 9.1"