Ancient Near Eastern Thought and the Old Testament by John H Walton Phd

Ancient Near Eastern Thought and the Old Testament by John H Walton Phd

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.

Professor of Old Testament at Wheaton College in Wheaton, Illinois, John H. Walton (PhD, Hebrew Union College). He is the author or editor of various works, including The Lost World of Genesis One, The Lost World of the Israelite Conquest, The Lost World of Adam and Eve, Old Testament Theology for Christians, and The IVP Biblical Background Commentary: Old Testament. He talks frequently on understanding the Old Testament in its ancient context.

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ISBN 13	9780801027505
ISBN 10	0801027500
Title	Ancient Near Eastern Thought and the Old Testament
Author	John H Walton Phd
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Binding Type	Paperback
Publisher	Baker Academic
Year published	2006-01-10
Number of pages	368
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