# “According to the Law”, Vol. 1

By **Csilla Saysell**

- ISBN-13: 9781575067032
- Publisher: Pennsylvania State University Press
- Format: Paperback
- Pages: 270
- Published: 10 Oct 2012
- Language: en
- Price: £49.31 (new)
- Categories: History, Criticism, Théologie, Interpretation, Bible, Criticism, interpretation, Bibel, Exegese, BIBLE_CRITICISM, INTERPRETATION, ETC._O. T. HISTORICAL BOOKS, etc., o. t. historical books

## About this book

According to the Law: reading Ezra 9-10 as Christian scripture is a scholarly work of biblical exegesis and theology. Volume 1 of this study addresses the difficult narrative of Ezra 9-10, focusing on the challenges of legalism and intermarriage. The author examines the legal reasoning of the exiles and the controversial concept of the holy seed, providing a critical analysis of these texts within the context of historical books and biblical criticism.

This volume of theology explores how Christian readers can interpret these troubling passages through a broader hermeneutical framework. By comparing the Old Testament narrative with New Testament teachings, such as those in 1 Corinthians, the text evaluates the evolution of scriptural interpretation. The book offers a professional academic perspective on how to engage with challenging biblical stories while maintaining a commitment to a renewing of the mind.

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