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Scribal Culture and the Making of the Hebrew Bible

About Scribal Culture and the Making of the Hebrew Bible

The scribes of ancient Israel are the main figures behind the Hebrew Bible, and this book tells their story for the first time. Drawing comparisons with the scribal practices of ancient Egypt and Mesopotamia, van der Toorn details the methods, assumptions, and material means that gave rise to biblical texts.

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  • Language:
  • English
  • ISBN:
  • 9780674032545
  • Binding:
  • Paperback
  • Pages:
  • 416
  • Published:
  • March 31, 2009
  • Dimensions:
  • 155x234x27 mm.
  • Weight:
  • 592 g.
Delivery: 2-4 weeks
Expected delivery: December 19, 2024

Description of Scribal Culture and the Making of the Hebrew Bible

The scribes of ancient Israel are the main figures behind the Hebrew Bible, and this book tells their story for the first time. Drawing comparisons with the scribal practices of ancient Egypt and Mesopotamia, van der Toorn details the methods, assumptions, and material means that gave rise to biblical texts.

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