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Ancient Near Eastern Thought and the Old Testament: Introducing the Conceptual World of the Hebrew Bible (Paperback)
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all these other countries) Usually dispatched within 48 hours | |Short Description for Ancient Near Eastern Thought and the Old TestamentJohn Walton surveys the literature of the ancient Near East, bringing insight to the interpretation of specific Old Testament passages.
Full description- Publisher: Baker Academic
- Published: 01 November 2006
- Format: Paperback 368 pages
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- Categories: Biblical Studies & Exegesis
- ISBN 13: 9780801027505 ISBN 10: 0801027500
- Sales rank: 128,631
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Full description for Ancient Near Eastern Thought and the Old Testament
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.

