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245 10 a| Hidden richesh| [electronic resource] :b| a sourcebook for the comparative study of the Hebrew Bible and ancient Near East /c| Christopher B. Hays.;

250 a| First edition.;

260 a| Louisville, Kentucky :b| Westminster John Knox Press,c| [2014];

300 a| xvi, 425 pages :b| illustrations ;c| 25 cm;

504 a| Includes bibliographical references and indexes.;

506 a| Available only to authorized users.;

520 a| "This study considers the historical, cultural, and literary significance of some of the most important Ancient Near East (ANE) texts that illuminate the Hebrew Bible. Christopher B. Hays provides primary texts from the Ancient Near East with a comparison to literature of the Hebrew Bible to demonstrate how Israel's Scriptures not only draw from these ancient contexts but also reshape them in a unique way. Hays offers a brief introduction to comparative studies, then lays out examples from various literary genres that shed light on particular biblical texts. Texts about ANE law collections, treaties, theological histories, prophecies, ritual texts, oracles, prayers, hymns, laments, edicts, and instructions are compared to corresponding literature in the Pentateuch, Prophets, and Writings of the Hebrew Bible. The book includes summaries to help instructors and students identify key points for comparison. By considering the literary and historical context of other literature, students will come away with a better understanding of the historical, literary, and theological depth of the Hebrew Bible"--c| Provided by publisher.;

538 a| Mode of access: World Wide Web;

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Hidden riches a sourcebook for the comparative study of the Hebrew Bible and ancient Near East / Christopher B. Hays.

Author/creator	Hays, Christopher B., 1973-
Format	Electronic
Edition	First edition.
Publication Info	Louisville, Kentucky : Westminster John Knox Press, [2014]
Description	xvi, 425 pages : illustrations ; 25 cm
Supplemental Content	Full text available from Ebook Central - Academic Complete
Subjects	Bible. Old Testament--Comparative studies. Bible. Old Testament--Criticism, interpretation, etc. Bible. Old Testament--Extra-canonical parallels. Middle Eastern literature--Relation to the Old Testament.

Abstract	"This study considers the historical, cultural, and literary significance of some of the most important Ancient Near East (ANE) texts that illuminate the Hebrew Bible. Christopher B. Hays provides primary texts from the Ancient Near East with a comparison to literature of the Hebrew Bible to demonstrate how Israel's Scriptures not only draw from these ancient contexts but also reshape them in a unique way. Hays offers a brief introduction to comparative studies, then lays out examples from various literary genres that shed light on particular biblical texts. Texts about ANE law collections, treaties, theological histories, prophecies, ritual texts, oracles, prayers, hymns, laments, edicts, and instructions are compared to corresponding literature in the Pentateuch, Prophets, and Writings of the Hebrew Bible. The book includes summaries to help instructors and students identify key points for comparison. By considering the literary and historical context of other literature, students will come away with a better understanding of the historical, literary, and theological depth of the Hebrew Bible"-- Provided by publisher.
Bibliography note	Includes bibliographical references and indexes.
Access restriction	Available only to authorized users.
Technical details	Mode of access: World Wide Web
Genre/form	Electronic books.
LCCN	2014012702
ISBN	9780664237011 (paperback)

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