Sicker, Martin
The Book of the Covenant: A Study in Biblical Interpretation and Exegesis
- ISBN 13:
- 9781450216494
- author:
- Sicker, Martin
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- iUniverse
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2010
- Pages:
- 204
- Dimensions:
- 22.9 x 15.2 x 1.2 centimetres (0
- Genre:
- Religion, Judaism, General,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 5 working days
Description
The Book of the Covenant: A Study in Biblical Interpretation and Exegesis This study of the ordinances in the Book of the Covenant explores the meaning and significance of the supplementary instructions received by Moses, as recorded in the biblical book of Exodus. The book contains addenda or amendments to longstanding customary laws, which were incorporated into the corpus of Jewish Law over a period of two and a half millennia. The author examines how these laws, rules, instructions, and admonitions were treated and modified as they were incorporated into Jewish Law, shedding light on the development of this complex and multifaceted system. By examining the Book of the Covenant in its historical context, this study provides valuable insights into the biblical narrative and its enduring relevance. Through a careful analysis of the text, this book offers a nuanced understanding of the Book of the Covenant and its place within the broader tradition of Jewish Law.
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