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

By John H. Walton

Book information

Publisher
Regency Reference Library
Year
1990
ISBN
0310365902, 9780310365907
LCC
BS1171.2 .W35 1989
Open Library ID
OL21151324M
Language
english
Format
PDF
Filesize
10 MB (10021566 bytes)
Series
Library of Biblical interpretation
Pages
256\257
Topic
History
DPI
600
Time added
2011-04-20 14:05:05

Description

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

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