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100 1 _aMcFadyen, John Edgar,
_d1870-1933
245 1 0 _aIntroduction to the Old Testament
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2004
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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337 _acomputer
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338 _aonline resource
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500 _aRelease date is 2004-12-01
508 _aThis eBook was produced by Anne Folland, Tiffany Vergon, Charles Franks and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team
520 _a"Introduction to the Old Testament" by John Edgar McFadyen is a scholarly religious text likely written in the early 20th century. This work aims to provide theological students, ministers, and lay readers with an accessible overview of the Old Testament, focusing on major themes and issues rather than intricate details. McFadyen emphasizes the religious content and significance of the texts, striving to convey the humanity and moral depth of their authors while also addressing various literary and historical challenges associated with understanding these ancient writings. The opening portion of the book presents the author’s intent and methodology for addressing the complexities of the Old Testament. McFadyen clarifies that his introduction is not for specialists but for those new to the subject, aiming to illuminate the central themes and narratives without demanding prior linguistic knowledge. He discusses the structure of the Old Testament and emphasizes its religious significance, mentioning the importance of understanding the faith and humanity of its authors. He acknowledges the intricacies within the texts and the debate over their origins, stressing that the ultimate value of these writings lies in their spiritual insights, which have enduring relevance today. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aBible. Old Testament -- Introductions
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/7168
999 _c49159
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