Walton, John H.,  1952- <br/><br/>
Ancient Near Eastern thought and the Old Testament :  introducing the conceptual world of the Hebrew Bible / 
John H. Walton 
 - Second Edition 
 - xvi, 363 pages :  illustrations ;  23 cm 
<br/><br/>Includes bibliographical references (pages 327-341) and indexes 
<br/><br/>Part 1: Comparative Studies -- History and Methods -- Comparative Studies, Scholarship, and Theology -- Part 2: Literature of the Ancient Near East -- Summary of the Literature of the Ancient Near East -- Part 3: Religion -- The Gods -- Temples and Rituals -- State and Family Religion -- Part 4: Cosmos -- Cosmic Geography -- Cosmology and Cosmogony -- Part 5: People -- Understanding the Past: Human Origins and Role -- Understanding the Past: Historiography -- Encountering the Present: Guidance for Life--Divination and Omens -- Encountering the Present: Context of Life--Cities and Kingship -- Encountering the Present: Guidelines for Life--Law and Wisdom -- Pondering the Future on Earth and after Death -- Concluding Remarks 
<br/><br/> 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 
<br/><br/><label>ISBN: </label>9781540960214 1540960218 
<br/><br/><label>LCCN: </label>2017053728 
<br/><br/><label>Subjects--Uniform Titles: </label><br/>Bible.--Old Testament--Criticism, interpretation, etc<br/>Bible.--Old Testament--Comparative studies<br/>Bible.--Old Testament--Extra-canonical parallels
<br/><br/><label>Subjects--Topical Terms: </label><br/>Middle Eastern literature--Relation to the Old Testament<br/>Cosmology and Cosmogony
<br/><br/><label>Index Terms--Genre/Form: </label><br/>Comparative studies.<br/>Criticism, interpretation, etc.
<br/><br/><label>LC Class. No.: </label>BS1171.3  / .W35 2018 
<br/><br/><label>Dewey Class. No.: </label>221.67 WAL A