This again is a distinction from the structure of the “Christian Bible”, further supporting his intention of taking a “Jewishly sensitive” (pg 3) approach in his writing. As discussed in class, Brettler describes the Torah as “Instruction”, or teachings. The second division, Nevi’m, meaning “Prophets”, contain the writings of former and latter prophets, with teaching on how to return to the Torah. Finally Kethuvim are the “Writings”, containing life examples to learn from. Alongside his brief synopsis of the history of ancient Israel, these four chapters combined provide the necessary framework for the reader to have a beginning knowledge of the make up of the Jewish Bible. As well, they provide rationales for reading the Hebrew Bible with a historical-critical approach, through the lens of the culture and conventions of Ancient Near East World, to gain the fullest understanding of why it was important to the Jewish culture of that day and age, and what relevance it brings to this
This again is a distinction from the structure of the “Christian Bible”, further supporting his intention of taking a “Jewishly sensitive” (pg 3) approach in his writing. As discussed in class, Brettler describes the Torah as “Instruction”, or teachings. The second division, Nevi’m, meaning “Prophets”, contain the writings of former and latter prophets, with teaching on how to return to the Torah. Finally Kethuvim are the “Writings”, containing life examples to learn from. Alongside his brief synopsis of the history of ancient Israel, these four chapters combined provide the necessary framework for the reader to have a beginning knowledge of the make up of the Jewish Bible. As well, they provide rationales for reading the Hebrew Bible with a historical-critical approach, through the lens of the culture and conventions of Ancient Near East World, to gain the fullest understanding of why it was important to the Jewish culture of that day and age, and what relevance it brings to this