Genesis 12-50 |
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Author:
| Davidson, Robert |
Series title: | Cambridge Bible Commentaries on the Old Testament Ser. |
ISBN: | 978-0-521-29520-8 |
Publication Date: | Jun 1979 |
Publisher: | Cambridge University Press
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Book Format: | Paperback |
List Price: | USD $43.99 |
Book Description:
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Chapters 12-50 of the book of Genesis may be considered as enshrining the patriarchal traditions of the Jewish people. Besides the elements of poetry and legend embodied in these traditions, Professor Davidson shows that there can be a historical basis for the narratives and offers guidelines for exploring it.
Chapters 12-50 of the book of Genesis may be considered as enshrining the patriarchal traditions of the Jewish people. Besides the elements of poetry and legend embodied in these traditions, Professor Davidson shows that there can be a historical basis for the narratives and offers guidelines for exploring it.