Numbers 21-36: A New Translation with Introduction and Commentary, Volume 4, Part 1

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Doubleday, 2000 - Religion - 614 pages
In "Numbers 21-36", world-renowned Bible scholar Baruch A. Levine unravels the complexity and confusing details of this Old Testament book. His lucid translation, based on thorough textual and linguistic research, including the ancient Deir 'Alla texts, opens the door for modern readers to understand and appreciate the richness of this intriguing book. Further, Levine examines the route of the wilderness wanderings, the ancient Near Eastern context of the laws, the social organization of early Israel, and the meaning of this biblical book for the contemporary world.

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TRANSLATION OF NUMBERS 2136
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REFERENCE BIBLIOGRAPHY
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