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Ancient Israelite Literature in Its Cultural Context

Name: Ancient Israelite Literature in Its Cultural Context
ISBN: 9780310365914

A Survey of Parallels Between Biblical and Ancient Near Eastern Texts

John H. Walton

Zondervan Academic · Print & ebook · July 26, 1994

Reading lane: Old Testament Interpretation

This unique book surveys within the various literary genres the parallels between the Bible and the literature of the ancient Near East.

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Who It's For

Readers studying biblical texts alongside ancient Near Eastern literature

Book Details

Authors: John H. Walton
Publisher: Zondervan Academic
Published: July 26, 1994
Format: Print & ebook
Theme: Old Testament Interpretation · Old Testament Studies
Reading lane: Old Testament Interpretation

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Biblical Studies
New Testament Interpretation
Biblical History & Culture

About This Book

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 trea...

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