Biblical Studies and the Failure of History
| Author | : Niels Peter Lemche |
| Publisher | : Routledge |
| Total Pages | : 353 |
| Release | : 2014-09-19 |
| ISBN-10 | : 9781317544951 |
| ISBN-13 | : 1317544951 |
| Rating | : 4/5 (951 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis Biblical Studies and the Failure of History by : Niels Peter Lemche
Download or read book Biblical Studies and the Failure of History written by Niels Peter Lemche and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2014-09-19 with total page 353 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The idea of the Old Testament as a source of historical information was replaced by an understanding of the texts as a means for early Jewish society to interpret its past. 'Biblical Studies and the Failure of History' brings together key essays which reflect the trajectory of this scholarly shift.
