Waiting for the land : the story line of the Pentateuch /

Leder, Arie C., 1946-,

Waiting for the land : the story line of the Pentateuch / [print] Arie C. Leder. - Phillipsburg, New Jersey : P&R Pub., (c)2010. - xii, 238 pages ; 22 cm.



The storyline of the Pentateuch -- The plot, scope, and structure of the Pentateuch -- Narrative coherence and conceptual pattern of the Pentateuch -- Genesis : the journey begins and ends in exile -- Exodus : from Pharaoh's store cities to the Lord's throne-room -- Leviticus : priestly instruction for life in God's presence -- Numbers : the next generation ; the priestly army of the Lord -- Deuteronomy : Moses' Torah ; when you take possession of the land -- Waiting for the land today : the church as a desert people.

Following an introduction to the Pentateuch, Leder examines each book, showing that the promise of the land was not realized. He then shows how the contemporary church should wait for its land. --from publisher description



9780875521961

2010010822


Bible.--Pentateuch--Criticism, interpretation, etc.

BS1225.L473.W358 2010 BS1225