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Ancient Near Eastern thought and the Old Testament : introducing the conceptual world of the Hebrew Bible / John H. Walton

By: Material type: TextTextPublication details: Grand Rapids, Michigan : Baker Academic, a division of Baker Publishing Group, 2018.Edition: 2nd edDescription: xvi, 363 pages : illustrations ; 23 cmISBN:
  • 9781540960214 paperback ; alkaline paper
  • 1540960218 paperback ; alkaline paper
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LOC classification:
  • BS1171.3 .W35 2018
Contents:
Part 1: Comparative Studies -- History and Methods -- Comparative Studies, Scholarship, and Theology -- Part 2: Literature of the Ancient Near East -- Summary of the Literature of the Ancient Near East -- Part 3: Religion --The Gods -- Temples and Rituals -- State and Family Religion -- Part 4: Cosmos -- Cosmic Geography -- Cosmology and Cosmogony -- Part 5: People -- understandin the Past: Human Origins and Role -- Understanding the Past: Historiography -- Encountering the Present: Guidance for Life--Divination and Omens -- Encountering the Present: Context of Life--Cities and Kingship -- Encountering the Present: Guidelines for Life--Law and Wisdom -- Pondering the Future on Earth and after Death -- Concluding Remarks
Summary: Leading evangelical scholar John Walton surveys the cultural context of the ancient Near East, bringing insight to the interpretation of specific Old Testament passages. This new edition of a top-selling textbook has been thoroughly updated and revised throughout to reflect the refined thinking of a mature scholar. It includes over 30 illustrations. Students and pastors who want to deepen their understanding of the Old Testament will find this a helpful and instructive study
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Bishop Okullu Memorial Library (Limuru Campus) General Circulation Non-fiction BS1171.3 .W35 2018 (Browse shelf(Opens below)) 1 Checked out 14/10/2025 065795
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Includes bibliographical references (pages 327-341) and indexes

Part 1: Comparative Studies -- History and Methods -- Comparative Studies, Scholarship, and Theology -- Part 2: Literature of the Ancient Near East -- Summary of the Literature of the Ancient Near East -- Part 3: Religion --The Gods -- Temples and Rituals -- State and Family Religion -- Part 4: Cosmos -- Cosmic Geography -- Cosmology and Cosmogony -- Part 5: People -- understandin the Past: Human Origins and Role -- Understanding the Past: Historiography -- Encountering the Present: Guidance for Life--Divination and Omens -- Encountering the Present: Context of Life--Cities and Kingship -- Encountering the Present: Guidelines for Life--Law and Wisdom -- Pondering the Future on Earth and after Death -- Concluding Remarks

Leading evangelical scholar John Walton surveys the cultural context of the ancient Near East, bringing insight to the interpretation of specific Old Testament passages. This new edition of a top-selling textbook has been thoroughly updated and revised throughout to reflect the refined thinking of a mature scholar. It includes over 30 illustrations. Students and pastors who want to deepen their understanding of the Old Testament will find this a helpful and instructive study

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