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For curious skeptics of sacred history

If you like books that challenge what everyone thinks they know, this one is a provocative deep dive into the Old Testament’s origins. Readers often come away fascinated by how familiar biblical stories echo older myths and neighboring cultures. It’s especially good for anyone who enjoys history, religion, and big questions told in a bold, debate-starting way.

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ISBN: 9781570718427
Authors: Gary Greenberg
Publisher: Sourcebooks
Date of Publication: 2002-09-01
Format: Paperback
Related Collections: History, Religion
Goodreads rating: 3.47
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This provocative work by Gary Greenberg examines how ancient editors may have shaped biblical narratives by drawing on myths and legends from neighboring cultures, and it discusses how these edits have influenced modern understandings of monotheistic religion. Greenberg considers tensions and apparent contradictions in Old Testament tales and offers a broad overview of scholarly perspectives on these issues. Topics commonly explored include debates about historicity and the existence of multiple textual traditions within the Old Testament.
 

For curious skeptics of sacred history

If you like books that challenge what everyone thinks they know, this one is a provocative deep dive into the Old Testament’s origins. Readers often come away fascinated by how familiar biblical stories echo older myths and neighboring cultures. It’s especially good for anyone who enjoys history, religion, and big questions told in a bold, debate-starting way.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.