| I & II Kings (2007): A Commentary Contributor(s): Sweeney, Marvin a. (Author) |
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ISBN: 0664220843 ISBN-13: 9780664220846 Publisher: Westminster John Knox Press OUR PRICE: $72.00 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: September 2007 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Religion | Biblical Commentary - Old Testament - General |
| Dewey: 222.507 |
| LCCN: 2006052994 |
| Series: Old Testament Library |
| Physical Information: 1.38" H x 6.38" W x 9.08" (1.73 lbs) 512 pages |
| Themes: - Religious Orientation - Christian - Theometrics - Mainline |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: This volume offers a close reading of the historical books of I and II Kings, concentrating on not only issues in the history of Israel but also the literary techniques of storytelling used in these books. Marvin A. Sweeney provides a major contribution to the prominent Old Testament Library series with advanced discussions of textual difficulties in the books of Kings as well as compelling narrative interpretations. The Old Testament Library provides fresh and authoritative treatments of important aspects of Old Testament study through commentaries and general surveys. The contributors are scholars of international standing. |
Contributor Bio(s): Sweeney, Marvin a.: - Marvin A. Sweeney isProfessor of Hebrew Bibleat Claremont School of Theology in Claremont, California. He is theauthor of several books onOld Testament literature. |