Book description
A much anticipated reissue of Who Wrote the Bible?āthe contemporary classic the New York Times Book Review called āa thought-provoking [and] perceptive guideā that identifies the individual writers of the Pentateuch and explains what they can teach us about the origins of the Bible.
For thousands of years, the prophetā¦
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1 author picked Who Wrote the Bible? as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?
Who Wrote the Bible? is my go-to book for explaining to undergraduates the classic Documentary Hypothesis, that is, the theory that describes how humans wrote and edited the Bible. Friedmanās style is clear and engaging, and he frames his explanation as an academic mystery. I (with other scholars) donāt always agree with his conclusions, but they responsible and worth considering. My students regularly note that this was their favorite book of the semester.
From Michael's list on how to read the Bible.
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