The lost world of the flood: mythology, theology, and the deluge debate
The Genesis flood account has been probed and analyzed for centuries. But what might the biblical author have been saying to his ancient audience? In order to rediscover the biblical flood, we must set aside our own cultural and interpretive assumptions and visit the distant world of the ancient Nea...
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| Format: | Electronic Book |
| Language: | English |
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Westmont
InterVarsity Press
2018
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| In: | Year: 2018 |
| Reviews: | [Rezension von: Longman, Tremper, 1952-, The lost world of the flood : mythology, theology, and the deluge debate] (2020) (Gomes, Jean Francesco A. L.)
[Rezension von: Longman, Tremper, 1952-, The lost world of the flood : mythology, theology, and the deluge debate] (2019) (Caesar, Lael) [Rezension von: Longman, Tremper, 1952-, The lost world of the flood : mythology, theology, and the deluge debate] (2019) (Caesar, Lael Othniel) |
| Series/Journal: | The Lost World Ser.
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| Standardized Subjects / Keyword chains: | B
Urgeschichte (Bible)
B Bible. Genesis 6,5-9,17 |
| IxTheo Classification: | HB Old Testament |
| Further subjects: | B
Deluge
B Electronic books |
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| Summary: | The Genesis flood account has been probed and analyzed for centuries. But what might the biblical author have been saying to his ancient audience? In order to rediscover the biblical flood, we must set aside our own cultural and interpretive assumptions and visit the distant world of the ancient Near East. Walton and Longman lead us on this enlightening journey toward a more responsible reading of a timeless biblical narrative. Cover -- Title Page -- Copyright -- Contents -- Preface -- Abbreviations -- Part 1. Method: Perspectives on Interpretation -- Proposition 1. Genesis Is an Ancient Document -- Proposition 2. Genesis 1-11 Makes Claims About Real Events in a Real Past -- Proposition 3. Genesis 1-11 Uses Rhetorical Devices -- Proposition 4. The Bible Uses Hyperbole to Describe Historical Events -- Proposition 5. Genesis Appropriately Presents a Hyperbolic Account of the Flood -- Proposition 6. Genesis Depicts the Flood as a Global Event -- Part 2. Background: Ancient Near Eastern Texts -- Proposition 7. Ancient Mesopotamia Also Has Stories of a Worldwide Flood -- Proposition 8. The Biblical Flood Account Shares Similarities and Differences with Ancient Near Eastern Flood Accounts -- Part 3. Text: Understanding the Biblical Text Literarily and Theologically -- Proposition 9. A Local Cataclysmic Flood Is Intentionally Described as a Global Flood for Rhetorical Purposes and Theological Reasons -- Proposition 10. The Flood Account Is Part of a Sequence of Sin and Judgment Serving as Backstory for the Covenant -- Proposition 11. The Theological History Is Focused on the Issue of Divine Presence, the Establishment of Order, and How Order Is Undermined -- Proposition 12. The "Sons of God" Episode Is Not Only a Prelude to the Flood -- It Is the Narrative Sequel to Cain and Abel -- Proposition 13. The Tower of Babel (Genesis 11:1-9) Is an Appropriate Conclusion to the Primeval Narrative -- Part 4. The World: Thinking About Evidence for the Flood -- Proposition 14. The Flood Story Has a Real Event Behind It -- Proposition 15. Geology Does Not Support a Worldwide Flood (Stephen O. Moshier) -- Proposition 16. Flood Stories from Around the World Do Not Prove a Worldwide Flood -- Proposition 17. Science Can Purify Our Religion. |
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| ISBN: | 0830887822 |