Thomas W. Overholt is Professor of Philosophy at University of Wisconsin, in Stevens Point.
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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