Who needs the Old Testament? : its enduring appeal and why the New Atheists don't get it / Katharine Dell.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Dell, Katharine J. (Katharine Julia), 1961- author.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Bible. Old Testament--Criticism, interpretation, etc.

Bible.

Bible. Old Testament.

Christianity and atheism.

Atheism--History--21st century.

Atheism.

History.

Genre:

Criticism, interpretation, etc.

History.

Physical Description:

x, 257 pages ; 21 cm

Place of Publication:

London : SPCK, 2017.

Summary:

"In this spirited defence of the Old Testament, a leading biblical scholar debunks the misconceptions that have grown up around its interpretation, and deftly refutes recent attacks by two 'New Atheist' writers, Richard Dawkins and Christopher Hitchens. At the same time, Katharine Dell invites you to rediscover the enduring appeal of this ancient literature, and of the God revealed in its pages"--Page 4 of cover.

Contents:

Part 1. Breaking the new atheist spell. From Dawkins to Marcion : countering scepticism and atheism

The character and scope of the Old Testament : countering a bad press

Meeting Dawkins head-on : texts in Genesis

Homing in on Hitchens (and Dawkins) : Exodus, Numbers and legal texts

Countering Dawkins : texts in the 'histories'

Part 2. Engaging with the Old Testament. The writings : a neglected corner of the Old Testament

The prophets : a more convincing source of morality?

Back to the Pentateuch and historical books : the power of story

Questioning the history of Israel : scepticism within the academy

A Christian perspective on the Old Testament.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references (pages 221-242) and indexes.

ISBN:

9781532619649

1532619642

9780281065042

0281065047

OCLC:

1015522164

Publisher Number:

99980528701