Ancient Israelite Literature in Its Cultural Context - (Library of Biblical Interpretation) by John H Walton (Paperback)
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Highlights
- This unique book surveys within the various literary genres the parallels between the Bible and the literature of the ancient Near East.
- Author(s): John H Walton
- 256 Pages
- Religion + Beliefs, Biblical Criticism & Interpretation
- Series Name: Library of Biblical Interpretation
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About the Book
This book surveys within the various literary genres (cosmologies, personal archives and epics, hymns, and prayers) parallels between the Bible and Ancient Near Eastern literature.Book Synopsis
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
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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 literatureDimensions (Overall): 9.12 Inches (H) x 5.96 Inches (W) x .69 Inches (D)
Weight: .89 Pounds
Suggested Age: 22 Years and Up
Number of Pages: 256
Genre: Religion + Beliefs
Sub-Genre: Biblical Criticism & Interpretation
Series Title: Library of Biblical Interpretation
Publisher: Zondervan Publishing Company
Theme: Old Testament
Format: Paperback
Author: John H Walton
Language: English
Street Date: July 26, 1994
TCIN: 1002698565
UPC: 9780310365914
Item Number (DPCI): 247-21-9661
Origin: Made in the USA or Imported
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