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

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...

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Main Author: Walton, John H. 1952- (Author)
Format: Print Book
Language:English
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Published: Grand Rapids, Michigan Baker Academic [2018]
In:Year: 2018
Reviews:[Rezension von: Walton, John H., Ancient Near Eastern Thought and the Old Testament: Introducing the Conceptual World of the Hebrew Bible] (2019) (Chow, Caleb)
Edition:Second edition
Standardized Subjects / Keyword chains:B Ancient Orient / Old Testament / Israel (Antiquity) / Culture / Historical background
B Ancient Orient / Old Testament
B Mesopotamia / Culture
B Mesopotamia / Religion
IxTheo Classification:HB Old Testament
Further subjects:B Omen Popular belief
B Middle Eastern literature
B Magic
B Bible
B Anthropology
B Bible Comparative studies
B City
B Old Testament
B Middle Eastern literature Relation to the Old Testament
B Bible Criticism, interpretation, etc
B Extra-canonical parallels
B Hereafter
B World view
B King
B Bible Extra-canonical parallels Bible
B Cosmology
B Historical studies
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Summary: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
Item Description:Includes bibliographical references (pages 327-341) and indexes
ISBN:1540960218