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A Short Introduction to the Hebrew Bible: Second Edition Paperback – July 1, 2014

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A marvel of conciseness, John J. Collins A Short Introduction to the Hebrew Bible is quickly becoming one of the most popular introductory textbooks in colleges and university classrooms. Here the erudition of Collins renowned Introduction to the Hebrew Bible is combined with even more student-friendly features, including charts, maps, photographs, chapter summaries, illuminating vignettes, and bibliographies for further reading. The second edition has been carefully revised to take the latest scholarly developments into account. This dedicated webpage includes test banks and classroom resources for the busy instructor..

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John J. Collins is Holmes Professor of Old Testament Criticism and Interpretation at Yale Divinity School and author of many works, including, from Fortress Press, Encounters with Biblical Theology (2005), Does the Bible Justify Violence? (2004), and Daniel (Hermeneia, 1994).

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Fortress Press; 2nd edition (July 1, 2014)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 336 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1451472943
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1451472943
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 11.2 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 7.4 x 0.7 x 9.1 inches
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Alyssa
5.0 out of 5 stars One of the best textbooks I've ever been assigned
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One of the best textbooks I've ever been assigned. Collins is concise yet provides a good overview of the general agreements and debates within the field. His frank, sometimes humorous tone keeps the reader engaged. For anyone hoping to delve further into specific issues, each chapter includes an extensive list of primary sources, commentaries, and studies to explore.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Seminary Book
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I purchased this book because it is required reading for one of my courses at Seminary. It is what I would expect for master's level reading material.
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Maureen Frances
4.0 out of 5 stars Well written, comprehensive, plenty of references to allow ...
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Well written, comprehensive, plenty of references to allow those interested (or confused!) to read further. My only negative comment is that it is very much condensed, and my ignorance of Middle Eastern history has made it difficult to appreciate some of the parallels drawn. The biblical analysis is very interesting and enjoyable to read.
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Eleanor823
5.0 out of 5 stars Collins make the Bible very understandable. As you read ...
Reviewed in the United States on May 22, 2018
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Collins make the Bible very understandable. As you read the Bible after reading his synopsis, I got more out of reading the bible.
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Rach
3.0 out of 5 stars Not bad, and a good use for my Hebrew class
Reviewed in the United States on June 20, 2017
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Not bad, and a good use for my Hebrew class. However, this was an introductory course where I had no knowledge of what was in the bible prior to reading this class, and at times I felt this author assumed I should have more knowledge than I had. I am not sure if this is an issue with the book or class, but I'm not sure this is a great "introductory" book to the Hebrew Bible. The book assumes some knowledge of the Bible and stories & characters within.
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Sharon B. Tootle
5.0 out of 5 stars This is the book we use in EfM training and ...
Reviewed in the United States on November 6, 2015
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This is the book we use in EfM training and it is clear and concise, with information that is understandable, even for the lay person. It is a real help in teaching the Old Testament.
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Henry R. Ford
5.0 out of 5 stars Thank you for excellent service. This book is very informational and written ...
Reviewed in the United States on December 31, 2015
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Thank you for excellent service. This book is very informational and written in a clear and understandable manner. I have not completed reading it yet, but so far I am enjoying it.
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1.0 out of 5 stars DO NOT BY THIS FOR ACADEMIC PURPOSES!!!
Reviewed in the United States on September 29, 2017
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I bought this version for Kindle only to discover there are no page numbers, nor any way to put them in. The text will 'move' if you go back and forth between pages. There is no way to use the "Go to" to find a specific page when the teacher asks you to turn to it.

In short this version utterly useless as an academic textbook, especially since the lack of page numbers means you can't cite the thing when you write papers, making any and all information in it off limits if you don't want to be accused of plagiarism.
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Bev Biccum
4.0 out of 5 stars ... study but the book is well organized and has good helps for understanding
Reviewed in Canada on September 7, 2017
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Just beginning my study but the book is well organized and has good helps for understanding.
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