Publisher's Synopsis
The Pentateuch and Book of Joshua Critically Examined is a book written by John William Colenso. It is a critical examination of the first five books of the Hebrew Bible (Genesis, Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers, and Deuteronomy) and the Book of Joshua. Colenso was a bishop of the Anglican Church in South Africa, and his book caused controversy and outrage when it was first published in 1862. In the book, Colenso challenges the traditional view of the authorship and historical accuracy of these books, arguing that they were not written by Moses and contain many inconsistencies and contradictions. He also questions the morality of some of the events described in the Bible, such as the genocide of the Canaanites. The Pentateuch and Book of Joshua Critically Examined is considered a landmark work in the field of biblical criticism and has had a significant impact on the way scholars approach the study of the Bible.1862. A historical narrative on the Pentateuch with letters and commentary from various individuals.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.
