The Unity of the Pentateuch

Third Edition

von A. H. Finn

556 Seiten, Taschenbuch

Kurzbeschreibung des Verlags

"The Unity of the Pentateuch" is a rigorous and scholarly examination of the internal cohesion of the first five books of the Bible. Written by A.H. Finn, this work serves as a comprehensive defense of the traditional view of the Pentateuch against the fragmented theories of higher criticism that gained prominence in the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries. Finn meticulously analyzes the linguistic, historical, and thematic threads that bind Genesis, Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers, and Deuteronomy together, arguing for a singular, unified structure rather than a compilation of disparate sources.Through a detailed exploration of the Hebrew text and an evaluation of contemporary scholarly arguments, the author addresses challenges regarding authorship, chronology, and divine names. This third edition reflects refined arguments and updated responses to the theological debates of its time. "The Unity of the Pentateuch" remains a significant resource for students of biblical studies, theology, and historical criticism, offering a clear-headed and evidence-based approach to understanding the foundation of the Old Testament. Its focus on the integrity of the biblical narrative provides valuable insights for anyone seeking to understand the literary and spiritual architecture of the Law of Moses.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you may see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

• Reihe: Tradd Street Press
• ISBN: 9781025421612
• Sprache: Englisch
• Erscheinungsdatum: 14.02.2026
• Größe: 234 x 156 mm
• Verlag: British Library, Historical Print Editions