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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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Library of Biblical Interpretation: Ancient Israelite Literature in Its Cultural Context, John H. Walton
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- Title
- Library of Biblical Interpretation: Ancient Israelite Literature in Its Cultural Context
- Language
- English
- Authors
- John H. Walton
- Publisher
- Zondervan Academic
- Released
- 1994
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 256
- ISBN10
- 0310365910
- ISBN13
- 9780310365914
- Series
- Tags
- Non-Fiction, Historical Themes, Religion & Spirituality, Religious Topics, Religion, References & Manuals, Women, Christian Themes, USA, Theology, Culture and Society, Ancient History, Jews, Literary Criticism, Bible, Archaeology, Inspiration, Judaism, New Testament, Men, Old Testament, Poisons, Poisoning, Religious Studies, Ancient Literature, Hermeneutics, Hebrew
- Rating
- 3.95 out of 5
- 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