How repentance became biblical : Judaism, Christianity, and the interpretation of scripture / David A. Lambert.

'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 pe...

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Main Author: Lambert, David A., 1976- (Author)
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: New York : Oxford University Press, [2015]
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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.
Physical Description:1 online resource
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:9780190212261
0190212268
9780190212254
019021225X