The Pentateuch: Interpreting Biblical Texts Series

by Terence E. Fretheim

In this volume, Terence E. Fretheim seeks to introduce the Pentateuch to modern readers, stressing its continuing capacity to speak a word of--or about--God. The two chapters of Part One provide an orientation to the critical study of the Pentateuch and present a proposal for reading the Pentateuch in terms of its rhetorical strategy. That strategy, Fretheim argues, is designed in such a way as to have a certain effect upon its readers, most basically to shape their faith and life. The five chapters of Part Two focus on the individual books that comprise the Pentateuch.

Genres: Theology, Nonfiction, Religion, Biblical Studies, Christian, Old Testament, Faith

185 pages, Kindle Edition

First published October 31, 1996

Reviews

[cindy]

Read chapter 5 "The Book of Leviticus: Nature and Origin" for Intro to the Old Testament.

[Sara · Rating 4 out of 5]

An excellent overview

[Juli · Rating 5 out of 5]

A great book to read while studying the Pentateuch. Fretheim's writing makes the biblical texts come alive and engages the reader in Israel's story.

[Spencer · Rating 4 out of 5]

Good introduction, although not overly technical. Fretheim's specialty is in Genesis and introductory matters, but remainder of the Pentateuch is worth the read.

[Madison Boboltz · Rating 4 out of 5]

Short, engaging, and easy-to-read. Reading this made the less loved books such as Leviticus and Numbers much more interesting.