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OverviewUncovering an ancient foundation myth, and literary tour de force, obscured within the modern Bible. Embedded within the Bible lies a largely unknown story of the founding of ancient Israel and its religion, interwoven with other ancient tales nearly two thousand years ago in the process of creating the Torah. Generations of scholars have painstakingly worked to recreate the “Priestly Source,” also known as “P.” The complete text has not appeared until now on its own in either Hebrew or English. Beginning with the creation of the world and ending at the edge of the promised land, the Priestly Source offers a distinctive account of the origins of the people of Israel and a unique perspective on their relationship with their god, Yahweh—one in stark contrast to what is found when we read the Bible now. With a translation by Liane Feldman, an authority on the text, The Consuming Fire reveals the mythical foundation for the practice of sacrifice in ancient Israelite and Jewish religion. By presenting this fascinating material on its own, The Consuming Fire offers an opportunity to expand our understanding of ancient traditions and to find something new and beautiful at the source. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Liane M. FeldmanPublisher: University of California Press Imprint: University of California Press Dimensions: Width: 12.70cm , Height: 2.30cm , Length: 19.70cm Weight: 0.272kg ISBN: 9780520383654ISBN 10: 0520383656 Pages: 296 Publication Date: 11 April 2023 Audience: Professional and scholarly , Professional & Vocational Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In stock  We have confirmation that this item is in stock with the supplier. It will be ordered in for you and dispatched immediately. Table of ContentsContents List of Illustrations Acknowledgments Translator’s Note Introduction 1. Creation and the Flood 2. The Era of the Patriarchs 3. The Descent to Egypt 4. At Mount Sinai 5. Building Yahweh’s Dwelling 6. The Eight-Day Inauguration of Yahweh’s Dwelling Place 7. Leaving Mount Sinai Appendix: Possible Materials from the Priestly Narrative in the Book of Joshua Selected Bibliography About the AuthorReviewsThis standout addition to the World Literature in Translation collection is based in diligent scholarship and provides a readable, modern translation that will be accessible to a broad audience. . . . Rivet[ing]. * Publishers Weekly * Author InformationLiane M. Feldman is Assistant Professor in the Skirball Department of Hebrew and Judaic Studies at New York University. She is author of The Story of Sacrifice: Ritual and Narrative in the Priestly Source. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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