A Short Religious History Of Israel: The Development Of Religious Thought From Moses To Christ
Condition: SECONDHAND
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Edition: 1st ed.,
Condition remarks:
Book: Fair
Jacket: Wear and tear with damage
Pages: Tanning and foxing
From the wilderness of Sinai to the dawn of the Christian era, A Short Religious History of Israel charts the profound spiritual journey of the Hebrew people, tracing the evolution of their faith from the foundational law-giving of Moses through to the threshold of Christ. E. W. Hamond, writing under the auspices of the Student Christian Movement, presents a concise yet illuminating account of how Israelite religious thought was shaped by covenant, prophecy, exile, and restoration — a narrative arc that underpins the entire Judeo-Christian tradition. Hamond's approach is scholarly yet accessible, making this volume an ideal companion for students of theology and ancient history alike. Rooted in the tradition of early 20th-century biblical scholarship, it argues that the development of monotheism and moral law among the Hebrew people was not a static inheritance but a living, evolving encounter with the divine. For anyone seeking to understand the spiritual foundations upon which Western religious thought was built, this compact yet richly detailed study poses a quietly arresting question: how does a people's understanding of God change — and what does that change reveal about humanity itself?
Author: E. W. Hamond
Format: Hardback
Published: 1932, Student Christian Movement Press
Genre: Religion
Edition: 1st ed.,
Condition remarks:
Book: Fair
Jacket: Wear and tear with damage
Pages: Tanning and foxing
From the wilderness of Sinai to the dawn of the Christian era, A Short Religious History of Israel charts the profound spiritual journey of the Hebrew people, tracing the evolution of their faith from the foundational law-giving of Moses through to the threshold of Christ. E. W. Hamond, writing under the auspices of the Student Christian Movement, presents a concise yet illuminating account of how Israelite religious thought was shaped by covenant, prophecy, exile, and restoration — a narrative arc that underpins the entire Judeo-Christian tradition. Hamond's approach is scholarly yet accessible, making this volume an ideal companion for students of theology and ancient history alike. Rooted in the tradition of early 20th-century biblical scholarship, it argues that the development of monotheism and moral law among the Hebrew people was not a static inheritance but a living, evolving encounter with the divine. For anyone seeking to understand the spiritual foundations upon which Western religious thought was built, this compact yet richly detailed study poses a quietly arresting question: how does a people's understanding of God change — and what does that change reveal about humanity itself?