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An Ancient Israelite Literature in Its Cultural Context: A Survey of Parallels Between Biblical and Ancient Near Eastern Texts

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John H. Walton (Author)

Contributors: John H. Walton (Author)

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BISAC categories: Religion -> Biblical Criticism & Interpretation -> Old Testament

BISAC categories: Religion -> Judaism -> Sacred Writings

BISAC categories: Religion -> Biblical Studies -> History & Culture

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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

ISBN-10: 0310365910
ISBN-13: 9780310365914
Author: Walton, John H.
Publisher: Zondervan Academic

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ISBN-13: 9780310365914

ISBN-10: 0310365910

Publish Date: July 26, 1994

On Sale Date: January 1, 0001

Language: English

Pages: 256

Dimensions: 9.12 × 5.96 × 0.69 in

Weight: 0.89 lbs

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