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

Autori

• John H. Walton

Parametri

• 256 pagine
• 9 ore di lettura

• Esoterismo e religione
• Religione
• Saggistica
• Tema stórico
• Temi religiosi

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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

Lingua: Inglese

Pubblicato: 1994

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