This overview of the Pentateuch reviews the various historical-critical attempts to read it that arise from notions about the social evolution of Israel's religion and culture. Is the Pentateuch an ac
In this magisterial overview of the Pentateuch John Van Seters reviews the various historical-critical attempts to read it that arise from notions about the social evolution of Israel's religion and c
This book will provide a better understanding of the unity and integrity of Exodus--Numbers in the context of other writings and the general history of the exilic period.
In 28 essays and articles reprinted from original publication between 1964 and 2003, Van Seters (emeritus, biblical literature, U. of North Carolina-Chapel Hill) discusses aspects of Israel at differe
