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OverviewFull Product DetailsAuthor: Erhard S. Gerstenberger , John BowdenPublisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC Imprint: Continuum International Publishing Group Ltd. Dimensions: Width: 15.60cm , Height: 2.20cm , Length: 23.40cm Weight: 0.780kg ISBN: 9780567088123ISBN 10: 056708812 Pages: 378 Publication Date: 01 August 2002 Audience: College/higher education , General/trade , Professional and scholarly , Tertiary & Higher Education , General Format: Hardback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: Manufactured on demand ![]() We will order this item for you from a manufactured on demand supplier. Language: English Table of Contents1. Preliminary Remarks 2. Introduction 3. A Sketch of the Social History of Israel 4. The Deity in the Circle of Family and Clan 5. Deities in the Village Community 6. God and Goddess in the Tribal Alliance 7. Kingdom Theologies in Israel 8. The Faith Community of Israel after the Deportations 9. Polytheism, Syncretism, and the One God 10. Effects and Controversies 11. Appendix: God in our TimeReviewsThis book evidences a masterful reading of the Old Testament in contemporary context. The rich documentation, moreover, is worth the price of admission. - Walter Brueggemann -- Walter Brueggrmann * Blurb from reviewer * ""This book evidences a masterful reading of the Old Testament in contemporary context. The rich documentation, moreover, is worth the price of admission."" - Walter Brueggemann -- Walter Brueggrmann * Blurb from reviewer * Author InformationErhard S Gerstenberger is Professor of Old Testament Literature and Theology Emeritus at the University of Marburg, Germany. The Revd Dr. John Bowden is the former Editor and Managing Director of SCM Press. He is the author of several books and articles, including Christianity: The Complete Guide, and has translated numerous religious books from German, French and Dutch. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |