The Poetry Of The Old Testament

The Poetry of the Old Testament is a book that explores the poetic elements of the Bible's Old Testament. Written by Louise Seymour Houghton, the book analyzes the literary techniques used by the Old Testament writers to convey their messages. The book is divided into chapters that focus on specific books of the Old Testament, such as Psalms, Proverbs, and Job. Each chapter includes a brief introduction to the book, followed by an analysis of the poetry within it. Houghton examines the themes, imagery, and language used in the poetry, providing insights into the cultural and historical context of the Old Testament. The Poetry of the Old Testament is a valuable resource for scholars, students, and anyone interested in understanding the literary and spiritual significance of the Bible's poetry.THIS 36 PAGE ARTICLE WAS EXTRACTED FROM THE BOOK: Hebrew Life and Thought: Being Interpretative Studies in the Literature of Israel, by Louise Seymour Houghton. To purchase the entire book, please order ISBN 0766181634.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.