Introduction to the Old Testament: A Liberation Perspective

by Anthony R. Ceresko

Book Overview

This introductory text provides students with comprehensive coverage of the wisdom literature within a liberative framework. Ceresko explores the books of Proverbs, Job, Ecclesiastes (Qoheleth),... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1570753482
• ISBN13: 9781570753480
• Release Date: February 2001
• Publisher: Orbis Books
• Length: 384 Pages
• Weight: 1.50 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.0" x 6.0" x 9.2"

Customer Reviews

VERY READABLE INTRO. TEXT- "modern Catholic perspective"!

It is difficult to find a reasonably priced, scholarly yet easily readable OT Intro text. I had been using the Boadt READING THE OLD TESTAMENT, which I enjoyed, when our professor recommended Ceresko's book as a good and more recent alternative. If a person were to study both of these texts, paying attention to the bibliographies, one would be well served.

A great comprehensive overview.

Don't let Ceresko's title scare you off. He does apply a Liberation Theology perspective to the Old Testament, but the scholarship is first rate and main stream. It is a well-rounded and user-friendly help in understanding the Hebrew Bible. Each chapter pretty much stands on its own so you can start anywhere you wish, e.g., the Psalms.This was the most helpful text for my seminary class on the Old Testament.