| Ancient Near Eastern Thought and the Old Testament: Introducing the Conceptual World of the Hebrew Bible Contributor(s): Walton, John H. (Author) |
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ISBN: 0801027500 ISBN-13: 9780801027505 Publisher: Baker Academic OUR PRICE: $23.79 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: April 2012 * Not available - Not in print at this time *Annotation: Much of the Old Testament seems strange to contemporary readers. However, as we begin to understand how ancient people viewed the world, the Old Testament becomes more clearly a book that stands within its ancient context as it also speaks against it. John Walton provides here a thoughtful introduction to the conceptual world of the ancient Near East. Walton surveys the literature of the ancient Near East and introduces the reader to a variety of beliefs about God, religion, and the world. In helpful sidebars, he provides examples of how such studies can bring insight to the interpretation of specific Old Testament passages. Students and pastors who want to deepen their understanding of the Old Testament will find this a helpful and instructive study. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Religion | Biblical Criticism & Interpretation - Old Testament |
| Dewey: 221.6 |
| LCCN: 2006022891 |
| Physical Information: 0.9" H x 6.08" W x 8.94" (1.31 lbs) 368 pages |
| Themes: - Religious Orientation - Christian - Theometrics - Academic |
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Contributor Bio(s): Walton, John H.: - John H. Walton (PhD, Hebrew Union College) is professor of Old Testament at Wheaton College in Wheaton, Illinois. He speaks extensively on reading the Old Testament in its ancient context and is the author or editor of numerous books, including The Lost World of Genesis One, The Lost World of the Israelite Conquest, The Lost World of Adam and Eve, Old Testament Theology for Christians, and The IVP Bible Background Commentary: Old Testament. |