Description: Understanding of the religious beliefs and practices of the ancient Israelites has changed considerably in recent years. It is now increasingly accepted that the biblical presentation of Israelite religion is often at odds with the historical realities of ancient Israel's religious climate. As such, the diversity inherent to ancient Israelite religion is often overlooked-particularly within university lecture halls and classrooms. This textbook draws together specialists in the field to explain, illustrate and analyze this religious diversity. Following an introductory essay guiding the reader through the book, the collection falls into three sections. The first focuses on conceptual diversities. It deconstructs common assumptions about Israelite religion and reconstructs Israelite perceptions of the nature of the religious world. The second section examines socio-religious diversities. It studies the varied social contexts of ancient Israelites, exploring the relationship between worshippers' social locations and their perceptions and experiences of the divine. The third section deals with geographical diversities. It seeks to understand how geographical distinctions engender certain characteristics within Israelite religion and impact upon religious perceptions. Underpinning each essay in this volume is a shared concern to: (1) explore the ways in which worshippers' socio-cultural contexts shape and colour their religious beliefs and practices; (2) assess the role, benefits and limitations of the Hebrew Bible/Old Testament in reconstructing ancient Israelite religion.
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EAN: 9780567032164
UPC: 9780567032164
ISBN: 9780567032164
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Book Title: Religious Diversity in Ancient Israel and Judah by
Number of Pages: 224 Pages
Publication Name: Religious Diversity in Ancient Israel and Judah
Language: English
Publisher: Bloomsbury Academic & Professional
Subject: Biblical Studies / Old Testament, Middle East / Israel & Palestine, Biblical Criticism & Interpretation / Old Testament
Item Height: 0.5 in
Publication Year: 2010
Item Weight: 11.4 Oz
Type: Textbook
Author: John Barton
Subject Area: Religion, History
Item Length: 9.2 in
Item Width: 6.1 in
Format: Uk-Trade Paper