Literary Criticism of the Old Testament

by Norman C. Habel

Publisher:

Fortress Press

, 1971

Overview

This well-written introduction to literary criticism gives the reader an awareness and appreciation of the rich diversity of thought found in the Old Testament. The student is shown how to identify the elements of structure, style, form, language, and composition in the books of the Old Testament. Norman Habel demonstrates how literary criticism works with examples which are familiar and well-suited for a beginner’s level of study. After exploring the literary features of Genesis 1–9, Habel focuses on the importance of the Yahwist and priestly sources for the whole Pentateuch. This book’s explanation of techniques used in the process of literary criticism will be valuable to both student and professor.

Product Details

• Title: Literary Criticism of the Old Testament
• Author: Norman C. Habel
• Series: Guides to Biblical Scholarship
• Publisher: Fortress Press
• Print Publication Date: 1971
• Logos Release Date: 2016
• Language: English
• Resources: 1
• Format: Digital › Logos Research Edition
• Subject: Bible. O.T. Pentateuch › Criticism, interpretation, etc
• ISBNs: 0800601769, 9780800601768
• Resource ID: LLS:LTRYCRTCSMOT
• Resource Type: Monograph
• Metadata Last Updated: 2024-12-19T17:07:15Z

About Norman C. Habel

Norman C. Habel is from Adelaide where he has been involved in social justice and ecojustice issues for many years. In 2012, he published Rainbow of Mysteries: Meeting the Sacred in Nature (MediaCom), a book that resonates with Aboriginal spirituality. His most recent publication is Tree Whisperer (Fairfield Press), a biography of his great grandfather.