{"product_id":"the-hebrew-bible-for-beginners-a-jewish-christian-introduction","title":"The Hebrew Bible for Beginners: A Jewish \u0026 Christian Introduction","description":"An engaging introduction showing how the Hebrew Bible forms faith, then and now.\n\nIntroductions to the Hebrew Bible (or Old Testament) tend toward extensive scholarly discussion with little to introduce the student to the tremendous influence this seminal collection has had on contemporary society or to the complexities of reading ancient religious literature today. Further, few books, if any, discuss the differing ways Jews and Christians approach this common scripture, or how each group appropriates its teachings in divergent, conflicting, and often complex ways.\n\nRelated to this issue is the problem of how scholarly approaches to reading this literature often stand in stark contrast to popular and religious approaches. This disparity of methods usually startles the inexperienced student and can be alarming, indeed shocking, to religious practitioners.\n\nThis book offers a critical yet sympathetic overview of the Hebrew Bible and the field of biblical studies, as well as introduces the reader to Jewish, Catholic, and Protestant interpretations of it. Avoiding jargon and convoluted prose, this highly accessible volume provides textboxes, charts, a timeline, a glossary, and regularly includes artistic renderings of biblical scenes to keep lay and beginning readers engaged.\u003cbr\u003eASIN: 1426775636\u003cbr\u003eVSKU: DBV.1426775636.A\u003cbr\u003eCondition: Acceptable\u003cbr\u003eAuthor\/Artist:Kaminsky, Joel S.|Lohr, Joel N.\u003cbr\u003eBinding: Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eNote:\u003c\/b\u003e Any images shown are stock photographs and product may differ from what is shown.  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition Notes\u003c\/b\u003e: This copy has clearly been enjoyed—expect noticeable shelf wear and some minor creases to the cover. Binding is strong, and all pages are legible. May contain previous library markings or stamps.  \u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Dream Books Co.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41475522297914,"sku":"DBV.1426775636.A","price":20.56,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0555\/6011\/0138\/files\/1426775636-0.jpg?v=1781805128","url":"https:\/\/shop.dreambooksco.com\/products\/the-hebrew-bible-for-beginners-a-jewish-christian-introduction","provider":"Dream Books Co.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}