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100 1 _aOrchard, W. E.
_q(William Edwin),
_d1877-1955
245 1 4 _aThe Evolution of Old Testament Religion
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2014
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2014-06-12
508 _aProduced by Marilynda Fraser-Cunliffe, Charlie Howard, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This book was produced from images made available by the HathiTrust Digital Library.)
520 _a"The Evolution of Old Testament Religion" by W. E. Orchard is a scholarly work that can be classified as a historical and theological analysis, likely written in the early 20th century. The book explores the transformation in understanding and interpretation of Old Testament religion over time, focusing on significant themes like the development of monotheism, the impact of cultural exchanges, and the evolution of Israel's national identity and its covenant with God. The opening of the work sets the stage by introducing its intention to clarify contemporary confusions around Old Testament studies. Orchard begins with a preface, outlining the structure of the book as a collection of lectures aimed at both scholarly and general audiences. He expresses his hope that his analysis will bridge the gap between critical scholarship and the spiritual messages of the Old Testament, addressing the need for a deeper understanding of the text’s significance in modern religious thought. The author hints at addressing themes such as the historical context of the Biblical narratives and how this context has shaped the perception of Yahweh's character and the religious practices of ancient Israel. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aJudaism -- History -- To 70 A.D.
653 _aBible. Old Testament -- Theology
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/45952
999 _c86791
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