How the Bible Became a Book: The Textualization of Ancient Israel

This ex-library hardcover edition is in fair condition, with a large "Buy Used and Save" sticker on the front cover. There is no visible dust jacket. The binding remains intact, with some wear visible on the cover edges and corners.

How the Bible Became a Book: The Textualization of Ancient Israel by William M. Schniedewind is published by Cambridge University Press in 2004. This hardcover edition, identifiable by ISBN 0-521-82946-1, delves into the historical process by which the Hebrew Bible became a written text. Schniedewind, a respected scholar from the University of California, Los Angeles, provides a comprehensive analysis of ancient Israel's transition from oral to written culture. This edition is significant for students and scholars of religious studies, offering insights into the cultural and historical contexts that influenced biblical textualization. The book is ex-library, with no dust jacket and has a prominent sticker on the cover. Its scholarly approach makes it a valuable resource for understanding the origins of biblical texts.