Library of Biblical Interpretation: Ancient Israelite Literature in Its Cultural Context

Autor*innen

• John H. Walton

Parameter

• 256 Seiten
• 9 Lesestunden

• Esoterik & Religion
• Historisches Thema
• Religion
• Religiöse Themen
• Sachbücher

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This unique book surveys within the various literary genres the parallels between the Bible and the literature of the ancient Near East. Each section begins with a survey of the available ancient literature, continues with a discussion of the literature, and concludes with a discussion of cases of alleged borrowing. The genres covered are - cosmology - laws - historical literature - wisdom literature - apocalyptic literature - personal archives and epics - covenants and treaties - hymns, prayers, and incantations - prophetic literature

• Sprache: Englisch
• Erscheinungsdatum: 1994
• Einband: Paperback