Ancient Near Eastern Thought And The Old Testament by John H. Walton
Introducing the Conceptual World of the Hebrew Bible
A concise exploration of the ancient Near Eastern cultural and intellectual world that illuminates the Hebrew Bible by comparing concepts of deity, cosmos, humanity, kingship, law, wisdom, divination, ritual, and sacred space from Mesopotamia, Egypt, and Canaan. It outlines a careful comparative method that avoids simplistic claims of borrowing while using parallels to clarify worldview categories and key texts on creation, covenant, and worship. Emphasizing function-focused views of origins and the significance of sacred space, it helps readers interpret biblical passages within their original context and appreciate Israel’s distinctive theological claims.
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- Published
- 2006
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- American
- Length
- Moderate
- Pages
- 368-384
- Original Language
- English
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