Ancient Israelite literature in its cultural context : a survey of parallels between biblical and ancient Near Eastern texts
"This unique book surveys within the various literary genres the parallels between the Bible and the literature of the ancient Near East. Each section begins with a survey of the available ancient literature, continues with a discussion of the literature, and concludes with a discussion of cases of alleged borrowing. The genres covered are - cosmology - laws - historical literature - wisdom literature - apocalyptic literature - personal archives and epics - covenants and treaties - hymns, prayers, and incantations - prophetic literature." --Publisher
Print Book, English, 1990
Second printing 1990 with corrections and additions View all formats and editions
Regency Reference Library, Grand Rapids, Michigan, 1990
Comparative studies
256 pages : map ; 24 cm
9780310365914, 0310365910
33883678
Cosmology
Personal archives and epics
Legal texts
Covenants and treaties
Historial literature
Hymns, prayers, and incantations
Wisdom literature
Prophetic literature
Apocalyptic literature