The Bible is HumanColumbia University Press, 1942 - 330 pages Presents as its theme the importance of God as revealed in the secular history of Israel. Features a scientific approach and the significance of Bible history. |
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Page 88
... importance to the interpretation of Hebrew history and literature . The source yielding the above quotations about Abraham is ... important , or perhaps more so , the Judaic source is also distinguished by the term adon — a fact not yet ...
... importance to the interpretation of Hebrew history and literature . The source yielding the above quotations about Abraham is ... important , or perhaps more so , the Judaic source is also distinguished by the term adon — a fact not yet ...
Page 130
... important , Adoniram , David's fiscal officer , continued as chief tax collector and overseer of the mas , or labor - gangs ( I Kings 4 : 6 ) . Twelve districts appointed for taxation As might be expected , the arrangements of the new ...
... important , Adoniram , David's fiscal officer , continued as chief tax collector and overseer of the mas , or labor - gangs ( I Kings 4 : 6 ) . Twelve districts appointed for taxation As might be expected , the arrangements of the new ...
Page 204
... important difference . The com- munity was of a simpler character - less agricultural and more pas- toral . This contrast with Ephraim originated in the physical circum- stances of the country ; for Judah lay higher than Ephraim , and ...
... important difference . The com- munity was of a simpler character - less agricultural and more pas- toral . This contrast with Ephraim originated in the physical circum- stances of the country ; for Judah lay higher than Ephraim , and ...
Contents
INTRODUCTION | 3 |
THE SCIENTIFIC APPROACH | 17 |
THE JOSEPHITE ENCLAVE | 35 |
Copyright | |
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