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Title: Exploring Exodus : The Origins of Biblical Israel by Nahum M. Sarna ISBN: 0-8052-1063-6 Publisher: Schocken Books Pub. Date: 02 April, 1996 Format: Paperback Volumes: 1 List Price(USD): $14.00 |
Average Customer Rating: 4.5 (2 reviews)
Rating: 5
Summary: A neat little book
Comment: Sarna's book guides the reader through Exodus, and tries to place it in the context of other Middle Eastern cultures (while at the same time not ignoring the key differences between Israel and its polytheistic neighbors). The book is full of interesting little tidbits: for example, "Mose" (meaning "son" or "one who is born" in Egyptian) was commonly a part of ancient Egyptian names, and kings had names like "Thut-mose" (so it makes sense that the egyptians would name a baby "Moses" or some variant thereof). Basically a work of history rather than theology--that is, it doesn't really purport to address the big questions of who wrote Exodus, etc. Rather, it shows readers how Exodus made sense to ancient readers familiar with heathen customs.
Rating: 4
Summary: A book to savor and keep
Comment: I first read this book ...and his Genesis work..in library copies for a study group. I am buying both because the insight and the language literally transported me! Do not read this alone because you will want to share thoughts. Even when you are alone, you will want to return to a line and say it aloud. This will be a cherished book regardless of your professed faith. I plan to give extra copies as gifts! The only reason it is four stars is because Exodus is getting five!
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Title: Understanding Genesis by Nahum M. Sarna ISBN: 0805202536 Publisher: Schocken Books Pub. Date: 13 January, 1970 List Price(USD): $15.00 |
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Title: On the Book of Psalms : Exploring the Prayers of Ancient Israel by Nahum M. Sarna ISBN: 0805210237 Publisher: Schocken Books Pub. Date: 03 January, 1995 List Price(USD): $14.00 |
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Title: The Art of Biblical Narrative by Robert Alter ISBN: 046500427X Publisher: Basic Books Pub. Date: July, 1983 List Price(USD): $16.50 |
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Title: The Beginnings of Jewishness: Boundaries, Varieties, Uncertainties (Hellenistic Culture and Society) by Shaye J. D. Cohen ISBN: 0520226933 Publisher: University of California Press Pub. Date: 17 January, 2001 List Price(USD): $17.95 |
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Title: Who Wrote the Bible? by Richard E. Friedman ISBN: 0060630353 Publisher: Harper SanFrancisco Pub. Date: 07 May, 1997 List Price(USD): $15.95 |
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