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Moore, George Foot
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1931
The Literature of the Old Testament
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"The Literature of the Old Testament" by George Foot Moore is a scholarly account written in the early 20th century. It explores the historical, religious, and literary significance of the Old Testament texts, detailing the development of these works and their impact on Jewish and Christian traditions. The book likely delves into canonical issues, authorial intent, and the sociocultural context of the various texts. At the start of this detailed examination, the author introduces the foundations of the Old Testament, discussing its reception by early Christians and the differentiation between the Old and New Testaments. He outlines the historical significance and the evolution of religious texts, emphasizing the period when Hebrew transitioned to Greek for literary and cultural reasons. Moore also addresses the complexities of canon formation, noting debates among Jewish scholars regarding the inspiration of certain books, which sets a comprehensive backdrop for understanding the Old Testament as a dynamic body of literature and its varied interpretations across different religious communities. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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