About the book
\"Guide me, O Thou Great Jehovah\" is one of the best-known hymns in the world. Yet the book of numbers, whose story that hymn summarizes, is seldom read. Why?\"Its very title puts the modern reader off,\" writes Gordon Wenham. \"In ancient time numbers were seen as mysterious and symbolic, a key to reality and the mind of God himself. Today they are associated with computers and the depersonalization that threatens our society.\"In his effort to bridge the great gulf between the book and our age, Wenham first explains the background of Numbers, discussing its structure, sources, date and authorship as well as its theology and Christian use. A passage-by-passage analysis follows, which draws useful insights on Old Testament ritual from modernsocial anthropology.The original, unrevised text of this volume has been completely retypeset and printed in a larger, more attractive format with the new cover design for the series..
Editions of Numbers
- Paperback
- ISBN 9780830842049
- EBook
- ISBN 9780830894697
Read an Excerpt
\"Guide me, O Thou Great Jehovah\" is one of the best-known hymns in the world. Yet the book of numbers, whose story that hymn summarizes, is seldom read. Why?\"Its very title puts the modern reader off,\" writes Gordon Wenham. \"In ancient time numbers were seen as mysterious and symbolic, a key to reality and the mind of God himself. Today they are associated with computers and the depersonalization that threatens our society.\"In his effort to bridge the great gulf between the book and our age, Wenham first explains the background of Numbers, discussing its structure, sources, date and authorship as well as its theology and Christian use. A passage-by-passage analysis follows, which draws useful insights on Old Testament ritual from modernsocial anthropology.The original, unrevised text of this volume has been completely retypeset and printed in a larger, more attractive format with the new cover design for the series..
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Numbers about?
\"Guide me, O Thou Great Jehovah\" is one of the best-known hymns in the world. Yet the book of numbers, whose story that hymn summarizes, is seldom read. Why?\"Its very title puts the modern reader off,\" writes Gordon Wenham. \"In ancient time numbers were seen as mysterious and symbolic, a key to reality and the mind of God himself. Today they are associated with computers and the depersonalization that threatens our society.\"In his effort to bridge the great gulf between the book and our age, Wenham first explains the background of Numbers, discussing its structure, sources, date and authorship as well as its theology and Christian use. A passage-by-passage analysis follows, which draws useful insights on Old Testament ritual from modernsocial anthropology.The original, unrevised text of this volume has been completely retypeset and printed in a larger, more attractive format with the new cover design for the series..
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in Numbers?
Philosophy and Religion > Religion and beliefs > Aspects of religion > Criticism and exegesis of sacred texts
Where can I read a sample of Numbers?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9780830842049
Is Numbers part of a series, and can it be read as a standalone?
Yes it is a part of series Tyndale Old Testament Commentaries
Who is/are the Author/s of the book Numbers?
Gordon J. Wenham
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
Numbers is available as paperback(ISBN 9780830842049) and ebook(ISBN 9780830894697)
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