Theophany and Chaoskampf: the interpretation of theophanic imagery in the Baal epic, Isaiah, and the Twelve

Metaphor and myth as competing frameworks for interpreting theophanic imagery -- Thunder and theophany in the Baal epic -- Theophany and chaoskampf in the Book of Isaiah -- Theophany and chaoskampf in the Book of the Twelve -- Metaphor and myth in theophany : borderline cases -- Summary of the argum...

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Published in:Gorgias Ugaritic studies
Main Author: Ortlund, Eric Nels (Author)
Format: Print Book
Language:English
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Published: Piscataway, NJ Gorgias Press 2010
In: Gorgias Ugaritic studies (5)
Series/Journal:Gorgias Ugaritic studies 5
Standardized Subjects / Keyword chains:B Baal, God / Epic / Theophany / Chaos / Isaiah / Minor Prophets
IxTheo Classification:HB Old Testament
Further subjects:B Mythology, Ugaritic
B Baal (Canaanite deity)
B Theophanies in the Bible
B Theomachy
B Myth in the Old Testament
B Ugaritic literature Relation to the Old Testament
B Thesis
B Bible. Minor Prophets Language, style
B Bible. Isaiah Language, style
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Summary:Metaphor and myth as competing frameworks for interpreting theophanic imagery -- Thunder and theophany in the Baal epic -- Theophany and chaoskampf in the Book of Isaiah -- Theophany and chaoskampf in the Book of the Twelve -- Metaphor and myth in theophany : borderline cases -- Summary of the argument and conclusions
Item Description:Revised version of the author's thesis (Ph.D.)--New College, Edinburgh University, 2006
Includes bibliogr. references and index
Bibliogr. S. 275 - 306
ISBN:1617191604