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For centuries, biblical scholars have worked on discovering how the Bible came to be. The consensus that emerged from experts of various traditions was the Documentary Hypothesis: the idea that ancient writers produced documents of poetry, prose, and law over many hundreds of years, which editors then used as sources to fashion the books of the Bible that people have read for the last two thousand years.
In The Bible with Sources Revealed, Richard Elliott Friedman, one of the world's foremost experts on the Bible and author of the bestselling Who Wrote the Bible?, offers a new visual presentation of the Five Books of Moses –– Genesis, Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers, and Deuteronomy –– unlocking their complex and fascinating tapestry of sources. Different colors and type styles allow readers to easily identify each of the distinct sources, showcasing Friedman's highly acclaimed and dynamic translation.
This unique Bible provides a new means to explore the riches of scripture by:
•Making it possible to read the source texts individually, to see their artistry, their views of God, Israel, and humankind, and their connection to their moment in history;
•Presenting the largest collection of evidence ever assembled for establishing and explaining the Documentary Hypothesis;
•Showing visually how the Bible was formed out of these sources; and
•Helping readers appreciate that the Bible is a rich, complex, beautiful work as a result of the extraordinary way in which it was created.
Now everyone can explore these rich resources. This new version will forever change the way you understand the Five Books of Moses.
Richard Elliott Friedman, one of the world’s foremost experts on the Bible, reveals the complex and fascinating origins of the Five Books of Moses with a unique visual presentation.
It has long been accepted in the field of biblical studies that there were four major sources for the early books of the Old Testament, commonly known as J, E, P, and D. In The Bible with Sources Revealed, Friedman describes each of the sources -- their historical backgrounds, political and social agendas, relationships to each other, and when and how each of the Five Books was assembled. The book contains Friedman’s English translations of Genesis, Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers, and Deuteronomy, with each of the four sources distinguished by different fonts, colors, and typefaces. By understanding its intricate design, readers can now further appreciate the rich complexity of the Bible. Richard Elliot Friedman is a biblical scholar and the Ann and Jay Davis Professor of Jewish Studies at the University of Georgia. He previously held the Katzin Chair at the University of California, San Diego. Friedman earned his doctorate at Harvard and was a visiting scholar at Oxford and Cambridge. He is the author of numerous books, including The Hidden Face of God, Commentary on the Torah, and Who Wrote the Bible? “An amazing work. It makes the theory of the Bible’s origins available to all in a clear and concise way. The introduction is superb. This book will be an indispensable addition to the library of scholars as well as laypeople.” - David Ellenson, President of Hebrew Union College--Jewish Institute of ReligionYou may also like
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