In this work, Karel van der Toorn explores the social setting, the intellectual milieu, and the historical context of the beliefs and practices reflected in the Hebrew Bible. While fully recognizing the unique character of early Israelite religion, the author challenges the notion of its incomparability. Beliefs are anchored in culture. Rituals have societal significance. God has a history. By shifting the focus to the context, the essays gathered here yield a deeper understanding of Israelite religion and the origins of the Bible.
| ISBN: | 9783161564703 |
| Publication date: | 13th November 2018 |
| Author: | Karel van der Toorn |
| Publisher: | JCB Mohr (Paul Siebeck) |
| Format: | Hardback |
| Pagination: | 394 pages |
| Series: | Forschungen zum Alten Testament |
| Genres: |
Old Testaments Literary studies: ancient, classical and medieval Ancient history Archaeology by period / region Religion: general Comparative religion Interfaith relations Judaism Old Testaments Theology |