The Book of Exodus: Composition, Reception, and Interpretation: 164 (Vetus Testamentum, Supplements) - Softcover

Softcover

ISBN 10: 900474150X ISBN 13: 9789004741508

Publisher: Brill, 2025

Synopsis

Written by leading experts in the field, The Book of Exodus: Composition, Reception, and Interpretation offers a wide-ranging treatment of the main aspects of Exodus. Its twenty-four essays fall under four main sections. The first section contains studies of a more general nature, including the history of Exodus in critical study, Exodus in literary and historical study, as well as the function of Exodus in the Pentateuch. The second section contains commentary on or interpretation of specific passages (or sections) of Exodus, as well as essays on its formation, genres, and themes. The third section contains essays on the textual history and reception of Exodus in Judaism and Christianity. The final section explores the theologies of the book of Exodus.

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About the Author

Thomas B. Dozeman, Ph.D. (1986) in Ancient Near Eastern Religion, Columbia University, is Professor of Hebrew Bible at United Theological Seminary. He has published a number of books on the Pentateuch.

Craig A. Evans, Ph.D. (1983) in Religious Studies, Claremont Graduate University, is Payzant Distinguished Professor of New Testament, at Acadia Divinity College and Acadia University. He has published a number of books on the function of the Old Testament in the New Testament.

Joel N. Lohr, Ph.D. (2007) in Old Testament, Durham University, is Dean of Religious Life and Associate Professor at University of the Pacific. His research concentrates on the Pentateuch (Torah) and Jewish-Christian dialogue.

Edition details

• Publisher: Brill
• Publication date: 2025
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 900474150X
• ISBN 13: 9789004741508
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 690
• Editor: Dozeman Thomas, Evans Craig A., Lohr Joel N.