Ancient Near Eastern thought and the Old Testament : introducing the conceptual world of the Hebrew Bible /
Walton, John H., 1952-
Ancient Near Eastern thought and the Old Testament : introducing the conceptual world of the Hebrew Bible / John H. Walton - 2nd ed. - Grand Rapids, Michigan : Baker Academic, a division of Baker Publishing Group, 2018. - xvi, 363 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm
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
9781540960214 paperback ; alkaline paper 1540960218 paperback ; alkaline paper
Bible.Old Testament --Criticism, interpretation, etc Bible. Old Testament --Comparative studies Bible. Old Testament --Extra-canonical parallels
Middle Eastern literature--Relation to the Old Testament
--Comparative studies.--Criticism, interpretation, etc.
BS1171.3 / .W35 2018
Ancient Near Eastern thought and the Old Testament : introducing the conceptual world of the Hebrew Bible / John H. Walton - 2nd ed. - Grand Rapids, Michigan : Baker Academic, a division of Baker Publishing Group, 2018. - xvi, 363 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm
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
9781540960214 paperback ; alkaline paper 1540960218 paperback ; alkaline paper
Bible.Old Testament --Criticism, interpretation, etc Bible. Old Testament --Comparative studies Bible. Old Testament --Extra-canonical parallels
Middle Eastern literature--Relation to the Old Testament
--Comparative studies.--Criticism, interpretation, etc.
BS1171.3 / .W35 2018