Arnold, Bill T.; Strawn, Brent A.

The World around the Old Testament The People and Places of the Ancient Near East

Baker Publishing Group, 2019. Paperback.

THE CULTURES THAT SHAPED THE WORLD OF THE OLD TESTAMENT.
Understanding the Old Testament requires more than reading the biblical narrative itself; it also requires familiarity with the civilizations that surrounded ancient Israel. Edited by distinguished Old Testament scholars Bill T. Arnold and Brent A. Strawn, this volume brings together leading specialists to examine the peoples, kingdoms, and cultures that influenced the historical and religious world of the Hebrew Scriptures.

Organized geographically, the essays explore major civilizations including Egypt, Mesopotamia, the Levant, Arabia, and Greece while examining peoples such as the Philistines, Amorites, Assyrians, Babylonians, Hurrians, and Egyptians. The result is an accessible reference that places the Old Testament within its broader historical and cultural setting.

PHYSICAL CHARACTERISTICS: AN ILLUSTRATED SCHOLARLY REFERENCE: 
Publisher's illustrated paper wrappers. Octavo volume measuring approximately 9 inches tall. 531 pages with indexes. Illustrated throughout with maps, charts, photographs, and approximately eighty-five figures supporting the text. Includes bibliographical references and indexes designed for both classroom use and individual study.

CONDITION: New. No Flaws or Blemishes; Gift Quality.

HISTORICAL SIGNIFICANCE: READING THE OLD TESTAMENT IN CONTEXT — 
 Modern biblical scholarship increasingly emphasizes understanding the Hebrew Scriptures within the historical, political, and cultural world of the ancient Near East. Rather than viewing Israel in isolation, this volume explores the neighboring civilizations whose languages, religions, governments, and traditions shaped the biblical world.

A GUIDE TO THE ANCIENT NEAR EAST.
Bringing together contributions from leading scholars, The World Around the Old Testament serves as a contemporary introduction to the cultures that interacted with ancient Israel. Its regional organization, abundant illustrations, and current scholarship make it a valuable resource for students, teachers, clergy, and readers seeking a deeper historical understanding of the Old Testament.

SUBJECTS: Old Testament, Ancient Near East, Hebrew Bible, Biblical History, Ancient Israel, Egypt, Assyria, Babylon, Philistines, Hurrians, Mesopotamia, Archaeology, Biblical Studies, Old Testament Studies, Ancient Near Eastern History, Theology, Religious Reference, Archaeology, Academic Publishing.

Item #22323
ISBN: 9781540962317

Price: $35.00