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Hidden Riches

A Sourcebook for the Comparative Study of the Hebrew Bible and Ancient Near East

by Christopher B. Hays

  • Paperback
  • 288 pages
  • Publisher: Westminster John Knox
  • 16.8 x 23.9 x 2.6 cm

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This study considers the historical, cultural, and literary significance of some of the most important Ancient Near East (ANE) texts that illuminate the Hebrew Bible. Christopher B. Hays provides primary texts from the Ancient Near East with a comparison to literature of the Hebrew Bible to demonstrate how Israel's Scriptures not only draw from these ancient contexts but also reshape them in a unique way.Hays offers a brief introduction to comparative studies, then lays out examples from various literary genres that shed light on particular biblical texts. Texts about ANE law collections, treaties, theological histories, prophecies, ritual texts, oracles, prayers, hymns, laments, edicts, and instructions are compared to corresponding literature in the Pentateuch, Prophets, and Writings of the Hebrew Bible. The book includes summaries to help instructors and students identify key points for comparison. By considering the literary and historical context of other literature, students will come away with a better understanding of the historical, literary, and theological depth of the Hebrew Bible.
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  • Author

    Christopher B. Hays

  • Book Format

    Paperback

  • Publisher

    Westminster John Knox

  • Published

    October 2014

  • Weight

    718g

  • Page Count

    288

  • Dimensions

    16.8 x 23.9 x 2.6 cm

  • ISBN

    9780664237011

  • ISBN-10

    0664237010

  • Eden Code

    4297336

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