The World of ancient Israel
Subtitle: sociological, anthropological, and political perspectives : essays by members of the Society for Old Testament Study
By: edited by R.E. Clements.
Contributors: Clements, R. E. 1929-; Society for Old Testament Study.
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Published: 1989
Place of publication: Cambridge [England]; New York
Language: eng
Number of pages: 436
Subjects: Bible. O.T. -- Theology; Jews -- Civilization -- To 70 A.D; Sociology, Biblical
Description: The World of Ancient Israel is especially concerned to explore in greater depth than comparable studies the areas and degrees of overlap between approaches to the subject of Old Testament research adopted by scholars and students of theology and the social sciences. Increasing numbers of scholars have recognized the valuable insights that can be gained from a cross-disciplinary approach, and it is becoming clear that the early Biblical traditions must be examined in the light of comparative anthropology if useful historical conclusions are to be drawn from them.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references.