The Books of the Pentateuch: Their Origin, Contents, and Significance (1916)

The Books of the Pentateuch: Their Origin, Contents, and Significance is a book written by Frederick Carl Eiselen and published in 1916. The Pentateuch, also known as the Torah, is the first five books of the Hebrew Bible and is considered to be the foundation of Jewish and Christian scripture. In this book, Eiselen explores the origins of the Pentateuch, discussing its historical and cultural context and the various theories surrounding its authorship. He also delves into the contents of the Pentateuch, analyzing its narrative structure and themes, as well as its theological significance for both Jews and Christians. Eiselen's work is a comprehensive study of the Pentateuch, providing readers with a detailed understanding of its historical, literary, and theological importance. It is a valuable resource for scholars and students of biblical studies, theology, and religious history.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.