Torah and Canon: 2nd Edition - Softcover

Sanders, James A.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1597522341 ISBN 13: 9781597522342

Publisher: Cascade Books, 2005

Synopsis

In this thoroughly revised edition of his classic work, James A. Sanders introduces the reader to canonical criticism. Tracking the various developments of biblical literature and their acceptance by the communities of faith, Sanders tackles the tough questions. He discusses the differences between the parts of the canon, the editing of the texts by later generations, the diversity of canons used in different communities, how the Dead Sea Scrolls raise new questions for canonicity, and the differences between how Jews and Christians have interacted with their canons. In addition to all the updates and revisions, Sanders provides a new introduction and bibliography.

About this title

About the Author:

James A. Sanders is President Emeritus of the Ancient Biblical Manuscript Center in Claremont, California. From 1977 to 1997, he served as Elizabeth Hay Bechtel Professor of Intertestamental and Biblical Studies at Claremont School of Theology and Professor of Religion at Claremont Graduate School. Among his many publications are Canon and Community and From Sacred Story to Sacred Text.

About this edition

• Publisher: Cascade Books
• Publication date: 2005
• ISBN 10: 1597522341
• ISBN 13: 9781597522342
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 2
• Number of pages: 188