The consuming fire: the complete priestly source, from creation to the promised land

"Embedded within the Bible lies a largely unknown story of the founding of ancient Israel and its religion, interwoven with other ancient tales nearly two thousand years ago in the process of creating the Torah. Generations of scholars have painstakingly worked to recreate the 'Priestly So...

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Main Author: Feldman, Liane M. 1984- (Author, Translator)
Format: Print Book
Language:English
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Published: Oakland, California University of Californiarnia Press 2023
In:Year: 2023
IxTheo Classification:HB Old Testament
Further subjects:B Bible. Pentateuch Criticism, interpretation, etc
B P document (Biblical criticism)
Online Access: Inhaltsverzeichnis (Aggregator)
Parallel Edition:Erscheint auch als: Feldman, Liane M., 1984-: Consuming fire. - Oakland, California : University of California Press, [2023]. - 9780520383661
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Summary:"Embedded within the Bible lies a largely unknown story of the founding of ancient Israel and its religion, interwoven with other ancient tales nearly two thousand years ago in the process of creating the Torah. Generations of scholars have painstakingly worked to recreate the 'Priestly Source,' also known as 'P.' The complete text has never appeared on its own in Hebrew or in English--until now. Beginning with the creation of the world and ending at the edge of the promised land, the Priestly Source offers a distinctive account of the origins of the people of Israel and a unique perspective on their relationship with their god, Yahweh--one in stark contrast to what is found when we read the Bible now. Translated by Liane Feldman, an authority on the text, The Consuming Fire reveals the mythical foundation for the practice of sacrifice in ancient Israelite and Jewish religion. By presenting this fascinating material on its own, The Consuming Fire offers an opportunity to expand our understanding of ancient traditions, and to find something new and beautiful at the source"--
Item Description:Includes bibliographical references
ISBN:0520383656