The History of Old Testament Criticism

""The History of Old Testament Criticism"" by Archibald Duff is a comprehensive exploration of the development of critical analysis of the Old Testament throughout history. The book begins by examining the early church fathers and their approach to interpreting the Old Testament, before moving on to the medieval period and the Renaissance. Duff then delves into the Enlightenment and the rise of biblical criticism in the 18th and 19th centuries, including the work of seminal figures such as Spinoza, Eichhorn, and Wellhausen. The book also covers the impact of archaeological discoveries on Old Testament scholarship, as well as the rise of literary and form criticism in the 20th century. Throughout the book, Duff provides detailed analysis of the various approaches to Old Testament criticism, as well as the historical and cultural contexts that informed them. This book is an essential resource for anyone interested in the history of biblical scholarship and the development of critical approaches to the Old Testament.1910. Contents: Of the Ideal and Plan; How the Hebrews Criticized their Own Literature; Of Criticism Among the Jews; Early Christian Treatment of the Old Testament; Criticism by the Jewish Rabbis; From Spinoza to Astruc; and Modern Criticism from Astruc Until the Present.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.