How repentance became biblical: Judaism, Christianity, and the interpretation of scripture

"How Repentance Became Biblical explores the rise of repentance as a concept within early forms of Judaism and Christianity and how it has informed the interpretation of the Hebrew Bible, or Old Testament. It develops alternative accounts for many of the ancient phenomena identified as penitent...

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Main Author: Lambert, David A. 1976- (Author)
Format: Print Book
Language:English
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Published: New York, NY Oxford University Press 2018
In:Year: 2018
Edition:paperback edition
Standardized Subjects / Keyword chains:B Confession of sin / Judaism / Christianity / Old Testament
Further subjects:B Influence (Literary, artistic, etc.)
B Bible Influence
B Bible Criticism, interpretation, etc Bible Bible
B Repentance Biblical teaching
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Summary:"How Repentance Became Biblical explores the rise of repentance as a concept within early forms of Judaism and Christianity and how it has informed the interpretation of the Hebrew Bible, or Old Testament. It develops alternative accounts for many of the ancient phenomena identified as penitential"--
Item Description:Includes bibliographical references (pages 225-245) and index
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First issued as an Oxford University Press paperback, 2018
ISBN:0190212241