Heinz-Josef Fabry Knihy

This Textbook provides an introduction to the „big“ (catholic) canon of the christian Old Testament. The „Old Testament“ is the holy scripture of the Jews and Christians: the Torah/Pentateuch, the books of history, the books of wisdom and the prophets. The origin of each book is embedded into its historical und religious context, so that it proven to be an effect of the Israeli history of belief. The author especially reflects on the dual character of the Old Testament as (unifiing and seperating) Bible of Jews and Christians. Thus the current relevance of the Old Testaments is demonstrated. - For the new, 8th edition all contributions have been brought up to date. Comprehensibility especially for students lay at the centre of the new edition. Most contributions by Erich Zenger have been modified carefully and only the parts on the Pentateuch and the Psalms has been modified more intensly.

Die umfassende Einfuhrung des bekannten Wissenschaftlers Emanuel Tov liegt hier in deutscher Ubersetzung vor.

This textbook introduces the "big" (catholic) canon of the Christian Old Testament, which serves as the holy scripture for both Jews and Christians. It encompasses the Torah/Pentateuch, historical books, wisdom literature, and prophetic writings. Each book's origin is explored within its historical and religious context, illustrating its connection to the faith history of Israel. The author emphasizes the dual nature of the Old Testament as a unifying and separating text for Jews and Christians, highlighting its contemporary significance. The new 9th edition has been thoroughly updated to enhance clarity and comprehension, particularly for students.

8th edition of Zenger's German language Old Testament introduction.pdf .