The Torah mosaic : introducing the Pentateuch in its complex unity / Tracy J. McKenzie.

Author/creator McKenzie, Tracy J., 1968- author.
Format Book
PublicationGrand Rapids, Michigan : Baker Academic, [2025]
Descriptionxii, 200 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm
Subjects
Bible. Pentateuch--Criticism, interpretation, etc.
Bible. Old Testament--Criticism, interpretation, etc.

Contents Introduction. Sharpening our approach to Old Testament interpretation -- Holy writ, human writing : the implications of each for interpreting the Old Testament -- The human production of scripture -- The beginning and the end : the lion from Judah -- The lion king : a panorama of the Pentateuch -- God's house and his viceroys (Gen. 1:1-2:3) -- Marriage and its purpose in the story (Gen. 2-3) -- Noah and comfort from the curse (Gen. 4-9) -- Abraham : God's solution to a worldwide problem (Gen. 10:1-12:3) -- Moses : God's mediator and the deliverance from Egypt (Exod. 1-15) -- The law : an unsuccessful journey to God's presence (Exod. 15:22-Num. 36:13) -- The covenant besides the covenant (Deut. 1-31) -- A witness against you (Deut. 32) -- Conclusion. A prophet like Moses (Deut. 34)
Abstract "This concise and accessible introduction to the theology and interpretation of the Pentateuch helps students appreciate Scripture's literary complexity without losing faith in its unified message and divine authority"-- Provided by publisher.
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references and index.
LCCN 2025014267
ISBN9781540969095
ISBN1540969096
ISBN9781540969606 hardcover
ISBN1540969606
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