Ancient Near Eastern thought and the Old Testament
Subtitle: introducing the conceptual world of the Hebrew Bible
By: John H. Walton
Edition: 2 [edition].
Publisher: Baker Academic
Published: 2018
Language: eng
Number of pages: 384
ISBN-13: 9781540960214
Subjects: Bible; Middle Eastern literature; Criticism, interpretation; Comparative studies; Relation to the Old Testament; Extra-canonical parallels
Description: Leading evangelical scholar John Walton surveys the cultural context of the ancient Near East, bringing insight to the interpretation of specific Old Testament passages. This new edition of a top-selling textbook has been thoroughly updated and revised throughout to reflect the refined thinking of a mature scholar. It includes over 30 illustrations. Students and pastors who want to deepen their understanding of the Old Testament will find this a helpful and instructive study.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index.