Cultural Anthropology and the Old Testament (Guides to Biblical Scholarship Old Testament Series)
In bridging the gap between ancient texts and readers of today, contemporary biblical scholarship uses a variety of methods. One of these methods is drawn from the work of cultural anthropologists. This book shows the usefulness of such an approach to increase our understanding of the society...
show more
In bridging the gap between ancient texts and readers of today, contemporary biblical scholarship uses a variety of methods. One of these methods is drawn from the work of cultural anthropologists. This book shows the usefulness of such an approach to increase our understanding of the society that lies behind Old Testament stories and to shed light on some of the more puzzling features of those stories, such as holy men who heal and resuscitate the dead.
show less
Format: Paperback
ISBN:
9780800628895 (0800628896)
ASIN: 0800628896
Publish date: 1992-01-01
Publisher: Augsburg Fortress Publishers
Pages no: 128
Edition language: English
Log in with Facebook 
 by Thomas Overholt, now listed on BookLikes)