God in Context

Selected Essays on Society and Religion in the Early Middle East

by Karel van der Toorn

Book cover: God in Context

Extent: 380 pages

Publisher: Mohr Siebeck

Subjects: Ancient Near East, Biblical Studies

Series: Forschungen zum Alten Testament

Series volume number: 123

Language: English

Hardback (Published)

(November 2018)

ISBN: 9783161564703

Price: $193.00

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In this work, Karel van der Toorn explores the social setting, the intellectual milieu, and the historical context of the beliefs and practices reflected in the Hebrew Bible. While fully recognizing the unique character of early Israelite religion, the author challenges the notion of its incomparability. Beliefs are anchored in culture. Rituals have societal significance. God has a history. By shifting the focus to the context, the essays gathered here yield a deeper understanding of Israelite religion and the origins of the Bible.

  • By (author) Karel van der Toorn