Reading the Historical Books

Reading the Historical Books
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Publisher : Baker Academic
Total Pages : 229
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ISBN-10 : 9781441244789
ISBN-13 : 1441244786
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Book Synopsis Reading the Historical Books by : Patricia Dutcher-Walls

Download or read book Reading the Historical Books written by Patricia Dutcher-Walls and published by Baker Academic. This book was released on 2014-03-18 with total page 229 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Biblical history can be some of the most difficult material for beginning students to grasp. The conventions of contemporary history writing are quite different from those of ancient Israelite writers. Here a master teacher offers basic orientation to the genre and conventions of the Old Testament historical books, helping students become careful and attentive readers. Written in an accessible style with many ancient and contemporary examples, this book introduces students to some of the phenomena they will encounter in the historical books and provides strategies for understanding their significance. The goal is to make further reading and study of Scripture more informed and sensitive. Sidebars, discussion questions, and further reading suggestions are included.


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