Ancient Israelite Literature in its Cultural Context
by John H. Walton
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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, show more prayers, and incantations - prophetic literature show lessTags
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John H. Walton is professor of Old Testament at Wheaton College and Graduate School. Walton's many books include The Lost World of Genesis One and The IVP Bible Background Commentary: Old Testament (with Victor Matthews and Mark Chavales).
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- Nonfiction, Religion & Spirituality, History, Literature Studies and Criticism
- DDC/MDS
- 221.6 — Religion The Bible Old Testament (Tanakh) Bible. O.T.--exegesis
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- BS1171.2 .W35 — Philosophy, Psychology and Religion The Bible The Bible Old Testament Works about the Old Testament Criticism and interpretation
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