Ancient Israelite literature in its cultural context
a survey of parallels between Biblical and Ancient Near Eastern texts
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Author
Publication
1989 - Zondervan Publishing House, Grand Rapids, MI, Michigan
Language
English
Word Count
64,000 words, Guess
Page Count
256 pages
Identifiers
- Open LibraryOL21151324M
- ISBN-100310365902
- OCLC Control Number20055992
- Library of Congress Control Number89033403
- Goodreads6252124
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- LibraryThing205222
Classifications
- LCCBS'1171.2'W35'1989
- DDC221.6
Description
This unique book surveys within the various literary genres the parallels between the Bible and the literature of the ancient Near East. Each section begins with a survey of the available ancient literature, continues with a discussion of the literature, and concludes with a discussion of cases of alleged borrowing. The genres covered are - cosmology - laws - historical literature - wisdom literature - apocalyptic literature - personal archives and epics - covenants and treaties - hymns, prayers, and incantations - prophetic literature
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