Literary Criticism of the Old Testament

by Norman C. Habel (Editor)

This well-written introduction to the method of 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 literacy criticism works with examples which are familiar and well-suited for a beginner's level of study. The literary features of Genesis 1-9 are fully explored, then the author 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.

Genres: Religion, Jewish, Nonfiction, Theology

96 pages, Paperback

First published June 1, 1971

Reviews

[Роман Вашурин · Rating 4 out of 5]

Не хватает каких-то рассуждений о возможной датировке источников и вообще ничего нет про Элохиста. Но книжка тоненькая и скорей вообще брошюрка, так что как совсем первое введение в проблематику почему бы и нет. Обширная библиография вполне позволяет углубиться при желании.

[Arthur · Rating 4 out of 5]

It maybe an introduction to the subject but it does have clarity. I came away with a better defined understanding of The Priestly Writer and the Yahwist, along with the literary method, the covenants and the two major themes.