Israelite Religions: An Archaeological and Biblical SurveyBaker Academic, 15 okt 2007 - 432 pagina's The last several decades have witnessed important discoveries of archaeological and documentary materials from the ancient Near East that shed light on ancient Israel and its religious practices. The study of these extrabiblical materials has had a significant impact on scholarly debates regarding the religion of Israel and the interpretation of the Bible. Until now, however, there have been few introductions that help students consider the importance of these contemporary discoveries and juxtapose them with the biblical narrative to understand ancient Israelite religions. Richard Hess provides just that in this accessible account of the discovery of archaeological and textual materials and the debates that have arisen over their importance for biblical studies. After a general introduction to the study of religion, he surveys the field with regard to ancient Israelite and pre-Israelite, western Semitic religious traditions. Hess then turns to consider the biblical literature and how other documentary evidence might enlarge our understanding of ancient Israelite religious practices and beliefs. One of the central scholarly debates concerns the question of when the Israelites developed their monotheistic impulse. After examining the evidence, Hess argues for the early establishment of the monotheistic tradition in ancient Israel. Hess brings a wealth of knowledge to this study, and scholars, students, and clergy interested in the contemporary study of the ancient Near East and the Old Testament will welcome the expert guidance provided in this illustrated volume. - Publisher. |
Inhoudsopgave
Figures | 8 |
List of Figures | 9 |
Introduction | 11 |
Map of Southern Canaan and neighbors | 19 |
Approaches to the Study of Religion | 25 |
Previous Study of Israelite Religion | 43 |
Part of Hattusas capital of the Hittite empire | 55 |
Syria and Egypt | 81 |
Middle Bronze Age silver and bronze calf from Ashkelon | 157 |
Jebel Musa possible site of Mount Sinai | 158 |
Tel Bethsaida | 164 |
Priestly and Cultic Strands of the Pentateuch | 171 |
Standing stones from Uvda Valley | 199 |
Structures marking burials in the Sinai peninsula | 200 |
Negev open sanctuary | 201 |
Hathor Temple | 203 |
Map of Mesopotamia | 84 |
Amarna Tablet | 92 |
Palestine and Jordan | 125 |
Late Bronze Age Hazor acropolis defenses | 127 |
Thirdmillennium BC Early Bronze Age altar | 129 |
Late Bronze Age Beth Shan behind Roman Scythopolis | 130 |
Late Bronze Age Shechem fortress temple | 133 |
Standing stones at Gezer | 134 |
Lachish goddess plaque | 135 |
Megiddo ivory with image of chariot and prince on throne | 138 |
Narrative and Legal Strands of the Pentateuch | 141 |
Temple of AmonRe at Karnak | 153 |
Tel Ashkelon | 156 |
Early Israel and the United Monarchy | 209 |
Mount Ebal site | 217 |
Mount Ebal ramp and altar | 218 |
Written Sources for the Divided Monarchy | 247 |
Archaeological Sources for the Divided Monarchy | 297 |
Exilic and Postexilic Religion | 337 |
Conclusions | 347 |
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Overige edities - Alles bekijken
Israelite Religions: An Archaeological and Biblical Survey Richard S. Hess Gedeeltelijke weergave - 2007 |
Israelite Religions: An Archaeological and Biblical Survey Richard S. Hess Geen voorbeeld beschikbaar - 2007 |
Israelite Religions: An Archaeological and Biblical Survey Richard S. Hess Geen voorbeeld beschikbaar - 2017 |
Veelvoorkomende woorden en zinsdelen
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