Overview
Exploring the Old Testament, Vol. 1: The Pentateuch introduces students to the first five books of the Old Testament. In a challenging and engaging way it enables students to understand the kinds of literature they are dealing with, the structure and purpose of these books, the major themes and theologies of each book, and issues for today arising from each area of study.
Praise for the Print Edition
I like the dynamic, interactive approach of this textbook … an excellent introduction to the critical questions … I can see it working at a range of levels.
—The Revd. Dr. Loveday Alexander, Senior Lecturer in New Testament, University of Sheffield
Product Details
- Title: Exploring the Old Testament, vol. 1: The Pentateuch
- Author: Gordon Wenham
- Publisher: SPCK
- Publication Date: 2003
- Pages: 207
About the Author
Gordon Wenham studied theology at Cambridge, London (King’s College), Jerusalem (Ecole Biblique), and Harvard University. He is professor of Old Testament at the University of Gloucestershire. Among his writings are commentaries on Genesis, Leviticus, and Numbers.