JOURNAL ARTICLE

Origin Story.

  • Published In: Publishers Weekly, 2023, v. 270, n. 47. P. Sp(8) 1 of 3

  • Database: Academic Search Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: PICKER, LENNY 3 of 3

Abstract

The article presents an interview with Jacob L. Wright, Hebrew Bible professor at Emory University, Georgia, who discusses his book "Why the Bible Began: An Alternative History of Scripture and its Origins." He shares his views on why the Hebrew Bible was written, the defeat of two kingdoms including Israel in the north and Judah in the south, and national defeat as a starting point for a religion and people.

Additional Information

  • Source:Publishers Weekly. 2023/11, Vol. 270, Issue 47, pSp(8)
  • Document Type:Interview
  • Subject Area:History
  • Publication Date:2023
  • ISSN:0000-0019
  • Accession Number:173579150

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