Introduction to the Hebrew Bible

<P>John J. Collins's popular <I>Introduction to the Hebrew Bible</I> has now been divided into four volumes, one for each major part of the Hebrew Bible. This volume focuses on the Torah/Pentateuch. Here, Collins explores the Near Eastern context and the nature of the pentateuchal narrative and provides helpful insights into Gensis thorugh Deuteronomy.</P><P>This volume, based on the new third edition of the Collins textbook, is presented in a new and engaging format with new maps and images. An index has been added to the volume for the first time.</P>