Source Criticism - Hardcover

by Joel S. Baden (Author)

Source criticism has been at the center of biblical studies for the last two centuries. In that time, it has produced a wide range of theories and approaches, often conflicting. This book provides a concise overview of the major approaches and positions in the field, helping the reader understand where scholarship has been and where it currently stands, and situating each major development within its broader intellectual and social context.

Author Biography

Joel S. Baden is professor of Hebrew Bible at Yale University. He is the author, most recently, of The Book of Exodus: A Biography (2019).