Originally published in 1902, this book contains a preliminary study of the differences between a number of Greek and Latin manuscripts containing the text of the Book of Amos. Oesterley puts key texts side by side in order to display more clearly the discrepancies in each original source and supplies a critical apparatus at the bottom of each page. This book will be of value to anyone with an interest in the transmission of biblical texts and historical theology.
Originally published in 1902, this book contains a preliminary study of the differences between a number of Greek and Latin manuscripts containing the...
First published in 1923, this book presents a discussion of 'the part played by the Sacred Dance among the peoples of antiquity'. Chapters include 'The origin and purposes of the sacred dance', 'Dances in celebration of victory' and 'The sacred dance as a marriage rite'. The text was written by the well-known theologian and biblical scholar W. O. E. Oesterley (1866 1950). This book will be of value to anyone with an interest in perspectives on anthropology and religion."
First published in 1923, this book presents a discussion of 'the part played by the Sacred Dance among the peoples of antiquity'. Chapters include 'Th...