Reading from the beginning
Nancy L. DeClaissé-Walford
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Reading from the beginning
by Nancy L. DeClaissé-Walford
Published
1997
Publisher
Mercer University Press
Pages
143
ISBN-13
9780865545670
ISBN-10
0865545677
Description
This study of the Hebrew Psalter approaches the text as a story within a canonical context. I began with the question, "Why these 150 psalms and why in this order?" and found answers in the hermeneutical underpinnings -- the footprints -- of the text's shaping community. The community shaped the text into its present form because within that form, and not some other, it found answers to basic existential questions, such as "Who are we?" and "What are we to do in our present circumstances?" The canonical Psalter attained its final shape in the postexilic period of ancient Israel's history, and its story is the product of the exigencies of postexilic life. In order to fully understand the Psalter, we must understand something about the life circumstances of the shaping community. - Preface.
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How many pages are in Reading from the beginning?
This edition of Reading from the beginning has approximately 143 pages. Please note, this is an estimate and the exact page count can vary between hardcover, paperback, and e-book versions.
How long does it take to read Reading from the beginning?
For most readers, Reading from the beginning typically takes between 2h 59m and 1h 59m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 35,750 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 2h 23m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 5 days • Estimated word count: 35,750 words
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What is the word count of Reading from the beginning?
The estimated word count for Reading from the beginning is approximately 35,750 words. This figure is calculated using industry-standard methods that consider genre-specific word density patterns, typical formatting and layout characteristics, and standard words-per-page ratios for published books.
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Who is the author of Reading from the beginning?
Reading from the beginning was written by Nancy L. DeClaissé-Walford.
When was Reading from the beginning published?
The publication date for this specific edition is 1997. The original work may have been published on a different date.