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Introduction to the Old Testament

  • By John Edgar McFadyen
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""An Introduction to the Old Testament"" by John Edgar McFadyen is a comprehensive guide to the religious and historical context of the Hebrew Bible. The book begins with an overview of the Old Testament, including its structure, themes, and major events. It then delves into the historical and cultural background of the ancient Near East, exploring the political, social, and religious forces that shaped the world in which the Old Testament was written.The book provides detailed analyses of each book of the Old Testament, including its authorship, date of composition, and literary style. McFadyen also examines the major themes and theological ideas of each book, highlighting their relevance to modern readers.Throughout the book, McFadyen emphasizes the importance of understanding the Old Testament within its historical and cultural context. He argues that a deep understanding of the ancient world is essential for understanding the meaning and significance of the biblical texts.Overall, ""An Introduction to the Old Testament"" is a comprehensive and accessible guide to one of the most important religious texts in human history. It is an essential resource for anyone seeking a deeper understanding of the Old Testament and its place in the broader context of world history and religion.If Amos is the St. James of the Old Testament, Hosea is the St. John. It is indeed possible to draw the contrast too sharply between Amos and Hosea, as is done when it is asserted that Amos is the champion of morality and Hosea of religion. Amos is not, however, a mere moralist; he no less than Hosea demands a return to Jehovah, iv. 6, 8, v. 6, but he undoubtedly lays the emphasis on the moral expression of the religious impulse, while Hosea is more concerned with religion at its roots and in its essence. Thus Hosea's work, besides being supplementary to that of Amos, emphasizing the love of God where Amos had emphasised His righteousness, is also more fundamental than his.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.
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    Product Specs
    • SKU: 9781419126628
    • Manufacturer: Kessinger Pub Llc
    • ISBN 13: 9781419126628
    • ISBN 10: 1419126628
    • Language of Text: English
    • Publication Date: 06/17/2004
    • Format: Paperback
    • Page Count: 208
    • Author: John Edgar McFadyen
    • Width: 7.50 inches
    • Height: 0.44 inches
    • Length: 9.25 inches
    • Weight: 0.05 pounds

     
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