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Cultural Anthropology and the Old Testament

  • ISBN-13: 9780800628895
  • Publisher: 1517 MEDIA
    Imprint: AUGSBURG BOOKS
  • Edited by Thomas W. Overholt
  • Price: AUD $34.99
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  • Local release date: 31/07/1996
  • Format: Paperback (216.00mm X 140.00mm) 116 pages Weight: 0g
  • Categories: Biblical studies & exegesis [HRCG]
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Overholt shows the usefulness of cultural anthropology to enhance our understanding of ancient Israelite society and to shed light on some puzzling features of Old Testament stories, especially in the Elijah and Elisha cycles.
Thomas W. Overholt is Professor of Philosophy at University of Wisconsin, in Stevens Point.
Editor's Foreword Preface I. Cultural Anthropology and the Old Testament The Usefulness of Anthropological Theory Pattern versus Particularity Text and Reality Conclusion II. Interpreting Elijah and Elisha Elijah and Elisha as Men of Power Elijah and Elisha in Israelite Society Additional Anthropological Insights into the Elijah and Elisha Stories Conclusion III. Anthropological Views of Israelite Social Roles and Institutions Divination in Israelite Society Women, Smiths, and Kings Conclusion Bibliography Index of Biblical References Index of Modern Authors
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