The Laws of Deuteronomy (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781606080382)

Professor Carmichael here proposes a convincing solution to a perplexing problem in biblical studies--the order and arrangement of the Deuteronomic laws. He shows that Deuteronomy is not a haphazard collection of fragments, but rather a carefully constructed, coherent literary work with a definite purpose. Through his analysis, many of the peculiar features of the code are made intelligible, for example, the relationship between the laws and earlier stories, sagas, and historical narratives. Opening up a new approach to the interpretation of the laws, this book makes an important contribution to the understanding of biblical material. Calum M. Carmichael is Professor of Comparative Literature and Biblical Studies at Cornell.

Author: Calum M. Carmichael
ISBN-10: 1606080385
ISBN-13: 9781606080382
Publisher: Wipf & Stock Publishers
Language: English
Published: 09/11/2008
Pages: 277
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.85lbs
Size: 8.90h x 5.90w x 0.60d