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$12.91The Story
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
Description
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
