{"product_id":"the-original-story-god-israel-and-the-world-paperback","title":"The Original Story: God, Israel, and the World - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eJohn Barton\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eJulia Bowden\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIdeal for beginning students and readers of all faiths or none, \u003ci\u003eThe Original Story\u003c\/i\u003e is a comprehensive and lively guide to the Hebrew Bible. This richly informative volume provides a complete introduction to Old Testament history, archeology, geography, and textual interpretation -- all at an accessible level. The core of the book explores central biblical themes, including the character of God, the human condition, ethics, human suffering, and God's relationship with the people of Israel. The authors further consider various topics such as prophecy, law, and worship in the Old Testament. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e The very readable text is complemented throughout by sidebars, fact boxes, maps, and illustrations. All features considered, \u003ci\u003eThe Original Story\u003c\/i\u003e is one of the best guidebooks to the Hebrew Bible now available. \u003cbr\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFront Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eIdeal for beginning students and readers of all faiths or none, \"The Original Story\" is a comprehensive and lively guide to the Hebrew Bible. This richly informative volume provides a complete introduction to Old Testament history, archaeology, geography, and textual interpretation -- all at an accessible level. The core of the book explores central biblical themes, including the character of God, the human condition, ethics, human suffering, and God's relationship with the people of Israel. The authors further consider various topics such as prophecy, law, and worship in the Old Testament.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe very readable text is complemented throughout by sidebars, fact boxes, maps, and illustrations. All features considered, \"The Original Story\" is one of the best guidebooks to the Hebrew Bible now available.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eJohn Barton\u003c\/b\u003e is Oriel and Laing Professor of the Interpretation of Holy Scripture at the University of Oxford, Canon Theologian of Winchester Cathedral, and the author of many books, including Reading the Old Testament and How the Bible Came to Be. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eJulia Bowden \u003c\/b\u003eis a religious studies teacher and deputy head of curriculum at Guildford High School, England.\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 236\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.88 x 9.96 x 6.98 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e August 01, 2005\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51862591668512,"sku":"9780802829009","price":36.7,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/tJi8lGGxvW9780802829009.webp?v=1781633012","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/the-original-story-god-israel-and-the-world-paperback","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}