Understanding the Old Testament
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Anderson presents a study of the Old Testament by interweaving historical, archeological, literary & religious perspectives. The book traces the story of the people of Israel from the Exodus in the time of Moses thru the dawn of the Common Era. It considers the importance of literary criticism & other methods for understanding the literature of ancient Israel; treats the latest archeological discoveries that illuminate the Old Testament period.
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