Essential Papers on Israel and the Ancient Near East

by Frederick E. Greenspahn

Overview

Archaeological discovery of documents from the Near East has fuelled the debate as to the Hebrew Bible's relationship with the world. The biblical view that Israel dwells apart is belied by the Israelites' vulnerability to worldly attractions and cultural similarities with their neighbours.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780814730386
Publisher:	New York University Press
Publication date:	09/01/2000
Series:	Essential Papers on Jewish Studies
Pages:	488
Product dimensions:	6.00(w) x 9.00(h) x 9.00(d)

About the Author

Frederick
E. Greenspahn is Gimelstob Eminent Scholar of
Judaic Studies at Florida Atlantic University.
He is the editor of The Hebrew
Bible, Women in Judaism, Jewish Mysticism and Kabbalah, and Contemporary Israel, as well as author/editor of numerous other titles, including When Brothers Dwell Together.

Editorial Reviews

Contributing authors present biblical passages in the context of their times, showing how they relate to the thought and customs of cultures throughout the ancient Near East. they identify geographic and cultural references with their modern counterparts and consider the significance of recent archaeological finds. Contains extensive notes and an index of biblical passages. Paper edition (unseen), $25. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

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