Format:
464 Seiten
,
Illustrationen
Edition:
First Edition
ISBN:
9781602803992
Content:
"There are numerous examples of parallels between the Bible and ancient Near Eastern narratives, laws, and customs. Did the Bible consciously "borrow" from these ancient Near Eastern traditions? Or were these traditions simply part of a shared culture of the Fertile Crescent, which stretched from Egypt to Mesopotamia? The author examines many of these parallels and demonstrates how the Hebrew Bible developed a unique worldview, religious teachings, and legal system that transformed civilization"--
Note:
Includes bibliographical references
Language:
English
Keywords:
Alter Orient
;
Bibel Altes Testament
;
Religiöse Literatur
;
Recht
;
Intertextualität
;
Textvergleich
Author information:
Eisenberg, Ronald L. 1945-
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