The Use of Ruah in the Old Testament and of Pneuma in the New Testament (Classic Reprint): A Dissertation, Submitted to the Faculty of the Graduate ... of Doctor of Philosophy (Classic Reprint) - Softcover

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Discover how ancient Hebrew and Greek words for wind, breath, and spirit shaped biblical interpretation across centuries.

This scholarly study traces the meanings of the terms for wind, breath, and spirit from the oldest Hebrew writings through later Jewish and Christian literature. It shows how ideas about God, prophecy, wisdom, and personal identity evolved as the language developed.

Structured to map historical usage, the book explains how terms shifted in scope—from natural force to divine power, and from life to the inner life of the believer. It references key texts and authors to illuminate how readers in different eras understood these enduring concepts.

• How wind, breath, and spirit are used in the Old Testament and Apocrypha


• How later writers, including Philo and Paul, extended and reinterpreted these terms


• Connections between divine influence, wisdom, and the human spirit

Ideal for students of biblical languages, theology, and ancient near eastern literature seeking clear, source-grounded explanations.

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