RT Book
T1 Ancient Near Eastern thought and the Old Testament: introducing the conceptual world of the Hebrew Bible
A1 Walton, John H. 1952-
LA English
PP Grand Rapids, Mich.
PB Baker Academic
YR 2006
UL https://www.ixtheo.de/Record/1602739080
AB 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.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. - Comparative studies -- Literature of the ancient Near East -- Religion -- Cosmos -- People
NO Includes bibliographical references and indexes
CN BS1171.3
SN 0801027500
SN 9780801027505
K1 Bible : Criticism, interpretation, etc
K1 Bible : Comparative studies
K1 Bible : Extra-canonical parallels
K1 Bible : Old Testament : Criticism, interpretation, etc
K1 Bible : Old Testament : Comparative studies
K1 Bible : Old Testament : Extra-canonical parallels
K1 Middle Eastern literature : Relation to the Old Testament
K1 Weltbild
K1 Kosmologie
K1 Geschichtswissenschaft
K1 Anthropologie
K1 Magie
K1 Vorzeichen : Volksglaube
K1 Stadt
K1 König
K1 Jenseits