{"title":"John Van Seters","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJohn Van Seters\u003c\/strong\u003e offers insightful explorations into ancient religious texts, with a particular focus on the Pentateuch. His work delves into the origins and complexities of biblical literature, inviting readers to engage with these foundational scriptures through a critical and scholarly lens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIdeal for those interested in \u003cem\u003eReligion \u0026amp; Spirituality\u003c\/em\u003e, Van Seters' writings challenge traditional perspectives and encourage a deeper understanding of sacred narratives. His approach blends academic rigour with accessible analysis, making his books essential for students and enthusiasts alike.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"the-pentateuch-by-john-van-seters-9780567658791","title":"The Pentateuch","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn this magisterial overview of the \u003cem\u003ePentateuch\u003c\/em\u003e, John Van Seters reviews the various historical-critical attempts to read it that arise from notions about the social evolution of Israel's religion and culture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIs the \u003cem\u003ePentateuch\u003c\/em\u003e an accumulation of folk traditions, a work of ancient historiography, a document legitimizing religious reform? In dialogue with competing views, Van Seters advocates a compositional model that recognizes the social and historical diversity of the literary strata. Van Seters argues that a proto-Pentateuchal author created a comprehensive history from Genesis to Numbers that was written as a prologue to the Deuteronomistic History (Deuteronomy to 2 Kings) in the exilic period and later expanded by a Priestly writer to make it the foundational document of the Jerusalem temple community.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis social-science commentary on the \u003cem\u003ePentateuch\u003c\/em\u003e is renowned as one of the most influential volumes on this group of texts. For the new edition, Van Seters has revised several sections of the text, updating and integrating new bibliographical items, and refining the text where necessary. A reflective preface summarizes these changes and developments for the reader's convenience.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Allen \u0026 Unwin","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48244646478060,"sku":"9780567658791","price":63.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9780567658791-the-pentateuch-1.jpg?v=1788007918"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.live\/collections\/john-van-seters.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}