TY - BOOK AU - Roth, W. M. W. TI - Numerical sayings in the Old Testament : : a form critical study T2 - Supplements to Vetus Testamentum AV - BS410 .V452 1965 PY - 1965/// CY - Leiden : PB - E.J. Brill, KW - Bible. Old Testament Criticism, Form.Numbers in the Bible.Bible as literature N1 - I. The structure of the numerical saying -- II. Narrative numerical sayings: Genealogical groupings -- Social groupings -- Geographical groupings -- III. Reflective numerical sayings: Observation of nature -- Observation of society -- Observation of man -- Theological reflection -- Reflection on history -- Reflection on canonical scripture -- IV. Hortative numerical sayings: Legal requirements -- Ritual requirements -- Covenant stipulations -- Counsels of wisdom -- Conclusions ER -