Exodus
Exodus
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This commentary views Exodus as a cultural document, preserving the collective memories of the Israelites and relating them to the major institutions and beliefs that emerged by the end of the period of the Hebrew Bible. It is intended to help the reader follow the story line of Exodus, understand its socio-cultural context, appreciate its literary features, recognize its major themes and values, and also note its interpretive and moral problems. It explains important concepts and terms as expressed in the Hebrew original so that both people who know Hebrew and those who don't will be able to follow the discussion. Frequent 'closer look' sections examine key elements of the Ancient Near East that bear on the text's meaning, while 'Bridging the Horizons' articles connect this world with the cultural, political and religious environments of today.
- Approaches the problem of the exodus as 'history' by engaging concepts of collective memory to transcend the historical
- Highlights certain stylistic features of the Hebrew text that are not readily visible to those reading Exodus in translation
- Pays special attention to the role of women in the narrative and legal materials
Reviews & endorsements
"this is a gem of a commentary on a key biblica book. It belongs on the shelf of all who want to understand Exodus better." - Ronald Hendel, University of California, Berkeley, California
Product details
July 2005Hardback
9780521807814
336 pages
229 × 152 × 22 mm
0.66kg
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Table of Contents
- Preface: a word about citations
- List of charts
- List of supplementary materials
- Introduction
- 1. Suggested reading on Exodus
- 2. Commentary Part I. Israel in Egypt - Exodus 1-15:21
- 3. Commentary Part II. Sinai and Covenant - Exodus 15:22-24:28
- 4. Commentary Part III - Sanctuary and New Covenant - Exodus 25:1-35:40.
