From Pentateuch to Prophetic Torah

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The book explores the evolution of the Hebrew Bible's texts, focusing on early Jewish theological thought from the late kingdoms to the Second Temple period. It is structured into three parts: the first examines theological transformations, including aniconism and divine warfare; the second analyzes the distinction between Sabbath and ritual law; and the third investigates editorial layers in the Pentateuch and Prophets, linking them to early concepts of international law. Additionally, it includes a discussion on genocide and resistance as presented in the Hellenistic Book of Esther.