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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: TextTextEdition: Second editionDescription: xvi, 363 pages : illustrations ; 23 cmISBN:
  • 9781540960214
  • 1540960218
Subject(s): DDC classification:
  • 221.6/7 23
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. Understanding 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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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. Understanding 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.