LoginAncient Near Eastern Thought and the Old Testament: Introducing the Conceptual World of the Hebrew Bible
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Much of the Old Testament seems strange to contemporary readers. However, as we begin to understand how ancient people viewed the world, the Old Testament becomes more clearly a book that stands within its ancient context as it also speaks against it. John Walton provides here a thoughtful introduction to the conceptual world of the ancient Near East. Walton surveys the literature of the ancient Near East and introduces the reader to a variety of beliefs about God, religion, and the world. In helpful sidebars, he provides examples of how such studies can bring insight to the interpretation of specific Old Testament passages. Stu
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Manufacturer: Baker Academic
Release date: 1 November 2006
ISBN-10 : 0801027500 | ISBN-13: 9780801027505
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