The Growth Of The Pentateuch: A Literary, Sociological And Biographical Approach (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781258097356)

The Growth of the Pentateuch: A Literary, Sociological and Biographical Approach is a book written by Immanuel Lewy. The Pentateuch is a collection of the first five books of the Hebrew Bible, which includes Genesis, Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers, and Deuteronomy. In this book, Lewy explores the growth of the Pentateuch, examining it from a literary, sociological, and biographical perspective.Lewy discusses the different authors and sources that contributed to the Pentateuch, including the Yahwist, Elohist, Deuteronomist, and Priestly sources. He also looks at the historical context in which the Pentateuch was written, including the political and social climate of ancient Israel.Through his analysis, Lewy provides insight into the development of the Pentateuch and how it became a foundational text for Judaism and Christianity. He explores the themes and motifs that are present throughout the Pentateuch, including creation, covenant, and the role of the priestly class.Overall, The Growth of the Pentateuch: A Literary, Sociological and Biographical Approach is a comprehensive and insightful examination of one of the most important texts in religious history. It is a valuable resource for scholars, students, and anyone interested in understanding the origins and development of the Pentateuch.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.

Author: Immanuel Lewy
ISBN-10: 1258097354
ISBN-13: 9781258097356
Publisher: Literary Licensing, LLC
Language: English
Published: 08/26/2011
Pages: 288
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 1.31lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.81d