Introduction to the Old Testament

540 pages 24 cm Translation of Einleitung in das Alte Testament Includes bibliographical references Introduction : Israelite literature, the canon of the Old Testament, and introductory studies -- The formation of the historical and legal books. General ; The Pentateuch ; Joshua through Kings (the former prophets) ; The Chronicler's history ; Other books -- The formation of the poetic books. General ; The songbooks -- The formation of the wisdom books. General ; The wisdom books -- The formation of the prophetical books and the apocalyptic book. General ; The prophetical books (the latter prophets) ; The apocalyptic book -- The compilation and transmission of the Old Testament. Origin and history of the canon ; Textual history of the Old Testament This is a translation of the 10th edition of an established German work (1910) by Ernst Sellin. Fohrer has rewritten & expanded the text into a virtually new work, twice the size of the previous editions. Presents every facet of scholarship dealing with the canonical books of the Old Testament. The extensive bibliographies alone justify owning this book. Foreword to the 10th Edition Translator's Preface Bibliographic Information Introduction: Israelite literature, the canon of the OT & introductory studies The formation of the historical & legal books. General; The Pentateuch; Joshua thru Kings (former prophets); The Chronicler's history; Other books The formation of the poetic books. General; The songbooks The formation of the wisdom books. General; The wisdom books The formation of the prophetical books & the apocalyptic book. General; The prophetical books (latter prophets); The apocalyptic book The compilation & transmission of the OT. Origin & history of the canon; Textual history of the OT Bibliographical Supplement Index