01753nam a2200289 a 450000500170000000800200001702000150003704100100005208200130006208200130007510000180008810000160010610000110012224500520013324500170018526000100020226000100021226000090022230000110023130000140024230000090025652010580026565000410132395700150136499900150137995200690139420260119070422.02021-12-09 14:21:16 a0802441297 a0 eng a222.1061 bH536-W85 aWolf, Herbert d(1938-2002) eAuthor aAn introduction to the Old Testament pentateuch cHerbert Wolf aU.S.A bMoody c1991 a276tr. bHardcover c24cm aThe Pentateuch--Genesis, Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers, Deuteronomy--are the vital first books in the Bible. Understanding the scope, meaning, and events of these five books is integral to understanding the whole of Scripture that follows.Old Testament expert Herbert Wolf provides lay readers and scholars alike with a strong undergirding of understanding and knowledge in this introduction that reveals both the seriousness and excitement of the Pentateuch. Readers will find Adam, Abraham, Joseph, Moses and Joshua in these pages, as well as terrible sin and glorious forgiveness, bloody sacrifices and battles, deadly betrayal and life-giving hope.Wolf first addresses the overarching themes that flow through the Pentateuch, with special attention given to Moses as author of the five books. He then addresses each book specifically, covering topics such as purpose and scope, and literary structure. He tailors additional study to each specific book. This book contributes significantly to a clear, deep understanding of the Bible's first five books. aBible -- Pentateuch -- Introductions a211001 TKH c6106d6106 00104070aTVCDbTVCDd2026-01-20g0.00l0pTVCD-6106v0.00yBK