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A Social Reading of the Old Testament - by Walter Brueggemann (Paperback)
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- In this book Walter Brueggemann raises a variety of contemporary and intriguing questions on the relation of society and text in the Old Testament, among themthe hidden agendas that underlie the making and reading of Scripture the conflictual tension in ancient Israel the cry to God of the oppressed and God's response the political dimension of mercy theodicy, violence, horses, and chariotsBrueggemann opens to a variety of readers a compelling picture of subversive paradigm and social possibility in the Hebrew Bible.
- Author(s): Walter Brueggemann
- 336 Pages
- Religion + Beliefs, Biblical Criticism & Interpretation
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Book Synopsis
In this book Walter Brueggemann raises a variety of contemporary and intriguing questions on the relation of society and text in the Old Testament, among themthe hidden agendas that underlie the making and reading of Scripture
the conflictual tension in ancient Israel
the cry to God of the oppressed and God's response
the political dimension of mercy
theodicy, violence, horses, and chariotsBrueggemann opens to a variety of readers a compelling picture of subversive paradigm and social possibility in the Hebrew Bible.
Dimensions (Overall): 8.48 Inches (H) x 5.53 Inches (W) x .83 Inches (D)
Weight: 1.04 Pounds
Suggested Age: 22 Years and Up
Sub-Genre: Biblical Criticism & Interpretation
Genre: Religion + Beliefs
Number of Pages: 336
Publisher: Fortress Press
Theme: Old Testament
Format: Paperback
Author: Walter Brueggemann
Language: English
Street Date: October 1, 1994
TCIN: 91285226
UPC: 9780800627348
Item Number (DPCI): 247-04-4198
Origin: Made in the USA or Imported
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