Excellent4.8 out of 5On Trustpilot
  1. Theology Books/
  2. World Religions

The Religions of Ancient Israel

A Synthesis of Parallactic Approaches

by Ziony Zevit

  • Paperback
  • 848 pages
  • Publisher: Continuum
  • 18.8 x 24.4 x 4.5 cm

£89.63

Free UK Delivery

Available - Usually dispatched within 4 days

Buying for a school or church? Upgrade to a FREE Eden Advance Account

Free delivery on orders over £10

The author draws on textual readings, archaeological and historical data, and epigraphy to determine what may be known about the Israelite religions during the Iron Age (1200 - 586 BCE). The evidence is synthesized within the structure of an Israelite worldview and ethos involving kin, tribes, land, traditional ways and places of worship, and a national deity. Professor Zevit originated this interpretive matrix through insights, ideas and models developed in the academic study of religion and history within the context of the humanities. He is original, for instance, in his conclusions about the pre-canonical history of many psalms, the two-stage history of Israelite altars, and the unrecognised religious significance of some Hebrew inscriptions and archaeological sites. Throughout the book, the author has set a precedent which should encourage dialogue and co-operative study between ancient historians and archaeologists, but particularly between Iron Age archaeologists and biblical scholars.The work challenges many conclusions of previous scholarship about the nature of Israelite religion, even as it presents scholars with new data, new interpretations of old data, and suggestions for new questions for research.
The Religions of Ancient Israel and Subtle Citation, Allusion and Translation in the Hebrew Bible
Subtle Citation, Allusion and Translation in the Hebrew BibleThe Religions of Ancient Israel

  • Author

    Ziony Zevit

  • Book Format

    Paperback

  • Publisher

    Continuum

  • Published

    June 2003

  • Edition

    New edition

  • Weight

    1481g

  • Page Count

    848

  • Dimensions

    18.8 x 24.4 x 4.5 cm

  • ISBN

    9780826463395

  • ISBN-10

    0826463398

  • Eden Code

    1164076

Over 14,000 churches and schools have upgraded to an Advance Account and we‘d love to welcome you into this free program. We know that church volunteers and school teachers often use their own money, then have claim it back on on an expense form. We can take all of that hassle away by invoicing your church or school directly and delivering your order straight away.

Opening an account is quick and easy, with most accounts being approved and setup within a few hours of filling in the form below (on weekdays, not weekends). As soon as we‘ve approved the application we‘ll send you an email to let you know that its done.

Upgrade to a FREE Eden Advance Account
Write a review
      Ask a question