God's Word for Our World, Vol. 1 (The Library of Hebrew Bible/Old Testament Studies) (The Library of Hebrew Bible/Old Testament Studies) (Journal for the Study of the Old Testament)

by Deborah L Ellens, Isaac Kalimi, and Rolf Knierim

This two-volume work in biblical studies is a commemorative presentation to Simon John DeVries, noted Old Testament Scholar.

Volume one offers a series of essays on issues in Hebrew bible studies. The topics addressed include the nature of Yahweh as God of Israel, a reexamination of the Exodus tradition, the Priestly code and practices, prophets and revelation, biblical poetry, issues in biblical linguistics, dramatic narrative in Hebrew Bible tradition and Yahweh's deliverance as redemption in Israel.

• ISBN10: 1441177248
• ISBN13: 9781441177247
• Publish Date: 1 February 2009 (first published 1 January 2004)
• Publish Status: Active
• Publish Country: US
• Imprint: Continuum Publishing Corporation
• Edition: NIPPOD
• Format: Paperback (US Trade)
• Pages: 336
• Language: English