How did the ancient Israelites conceive of "the good life" - of how to live morally and well? This study explores the social world as depicted in the Bible and God's relationship with it.

About the Author
The late was Emeritus Professor of Hebrew and Old Testament Studies at the Univeristy of Hull.

Reviews
"...Whybray, a prestigious Old Testament scholar, moves easily through all the books of the Protestant canon... showing that "the good life" means different things in different life circumstances. In this way he also provides insight into the social world behind the respective texts."- The Bible Today, April/ May 2006
"This comprehensive study by Whybray is an excellent resource on the conception of the 'good life' as presented in the OT.... Written in a lucid, enjoyable, and informative style, this book will interest a wide array of scholars, students, and ministers."- D. Charles Smith, Religious Studies Review, Vol. 33 No. 1 January 2007 -- Religious Studies Review



Book Information
ISBN 9780567087218
Author R. Norman Whybray
Format Paperback
Page Count 320
Imprint T.& T.Clark Ltd
Publisher Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Weight(grams) 392g