""An Introduction to the Literature of the Old Testament"" by S. R. Driver is a comprehensive guide to the study of the Old Testament. The book covers the historical, literary, and theological aspects of the Old Testament, providing readers with a deeper understanding of the text and its significance in religious and cultural contexts. The author offers an overview of the different books of the Old Testament, their authorship, and the historical and cultural background of the time period in which they were written. The book ...
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""An Introduction to the Literature of the Old Testament"" by S. R. Driver is a comprehensive guide to the study of the Old Testament. The book covers the historical, literary, and theological aspects of the Old Testament, providing readers with a deeper understanding of the text and its significance in religious and cultural contexts. The author offers an overview of the different books of the Old Testament, their authorship, and the historical and cultural background of the time period in which they were written. The book also explores the literary styles and genres used in the Old Testament, such as poetry, prophecy, and narrative. Additionally, the author examines the theological themes present in the Old Testament, including the nature of God, the relationship between God and humanity, and the concept of salvation. This book is an essential resource for anyone seeking a deeper understanding of the Old Testament and its impact on religion and culture.""1916. From the Preface: The aim of the present volume is to furnish an account, at once descriptive and historical, of the Literature of the Old Testament. It is not, I ought perhaps to explain, an Introduction to the Theology, or to the History, or even to the Study, of the Old Testament: in any of these cases, the treatment and contents would both have been very different. It is an Introduction to the Literature of the Old Testament; and what I conceived this to include was an account of the contents and structure of the several books, together with such an indication of their general character and aim as I could find room for in the space at my disposal. The treatment of the material has been determined by the character of the different books. The contents of the prophetical and poetical books, for instance, which are less generally known than the history, properly so called, have been stated more fully than those of the historical books: the legislative parts of the Pentateuch have also been described with tolerable fulness. A comparative study of the writings of the Old Testament is indispensable, if their relation to one another is to be rightly apprehended: accordingly the literary and other characteristics which connect, or distinguish, as the case may be, particular groups of writings have been indicated with some care.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
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Unfortunately the author is long dead so I shall not be overly harsh on him.
However, considering the blatant antisemitism exhibited in the book, it is difficult for me to accept that his review and explanation of the Old Testament, the book of the Jews, could be rational and accurate.
