Old Testament an Introduction

by Rolf Rendtorff

Book Overview

The Old Testament is a collection of writings which came into being over a period of more than a thousand years in the history of the people of Israel and which reflect the life of the people in this period. Therefore, there is a reciprocal relationship between the writings or "books" of the Old Testament and the life of Israel in its history. The understanding of the texts presupposes insights into the historical context and the development of...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0800625447
• ISBN13: 9780800625443
• Release Date: February 1991
• Publisher: Fortress Press
• Length: 320 Pages
• Weight: 1.17 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.0" x 9.0"