Ancient Near Eastern thought and the Old Testament : introducing the conceptual world of the Hebrew Bible

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Ancient Near Eastern thought and the Old Testament : introducing the conceptual world of the Hebrew Bible

John H. Walton

Baker Academic, c2018

2nd ed

  • : pbk

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Bibliography: p. 327-341

Includes indexes

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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.

Table of Contents

Contents Part 1: Comparative Studies 1. History and Methods 2. Comparative Studies, Scholarship, and Theology Part 2: Literature of the Ancient Near East 3. Summary of the Literature of the Ancient Near East Part 3: Religion 4. The Gods 5. Temples and Rituals 6. State and Family Religion Part 4: Cosmos 7. Cosmic Geography 8. Cosmology and Cosmogony Part 5: People 9. Understanding the Past: Human Origins and Role 10. Understanding the Past: Historiography 11. Encountering the Present: Guidance for Life--Divination and Omens 12. Encountering the Present: Context of Life--Cities and Kingship 13. Encountering the Present: Guidelines for Life--Law and Wisdom 14. Pondering the Future on Earth and after Death Concluding Remarks Appendix: Individual Gods Indexes

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