The World of Ancient Israel
Sociological, Anthropological and Political Perspectives
Published on 21. November 1991
Book
Paperback/Softback
452 pages
978-0-521-42392-2 (ISBN)
Description
Encapsulating as it does research that has been undertaken on the sociological, anthropological and political aspects of the history of ancient Israel, this important book is designed to follow in the tradition of works in the series sponsored by The Society for Old Testament Study which began with the publication of The People and the Book in 1925. The World of Ancient Israel is especially concerned to explore in greater depth than comparable studies the areas and degrees of overlap between approaches to the subject of Old Testament research adopted by scholars and students of theology and the social sciences. Increasing numbers of scholars have recognised the valuable insights that can be gained from a cross-disciplinary approach, and it is becoming clear that the early biblical traditions about the formation of the Israelite state must be examined in the light of comparative anthropology if useful historical conclusions are to be drawn from them.
Reviews / Votes
'An excellent collection of essays, reflecting a variety of methodological positions with regard to the interdisciplinary study of the Old Testement.' Theological Book ReviewMore details
Language
English
Place of publication
Cambridge
United Kingdom
Target group
College/higher education
Professional and scholarly
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Paperback (trade)
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Dimensions
Height: 229 mm
Width: 152 mm
Thickness: 26 mm
Weight
729 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-521-42392-2 (9780521423922)
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Ronald E. Clements
The World of Ancient Israel
Sociological, Anthropological and Political Perspectives
Book
10/1989
Cambridge University Press
€61.90
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Ronald E. Clements
The World of Ancient Israel
Sociological, Anthropological and Political Perspectives
Book
10/1989
Cambridge University Press
€61.90
Article exhausted; check for reprint
Content
Preface; Contributors; Abbreviations; Part I. Introductory Perspectives: 1. Israel in its historical and cultural setting R. E. Clements; 2. Anthropology and the Old Testament J. W. Rogerson; 3. Sociology and the Old Testament A. D. H. Mayes; Part II. Israel: 4. Agriculture and patterns of settlement F. S. Frick; 5. Israel as a tribal society J. D. Martin; 6. Israelite kinship: the royal ideology and its opponents K. W. Whitelam; 7. The concept of Israel in transition H. G. M. Williamson; 8. The origins of the Jewish diaspora R. J. Coggins; Part III. Fundamental Institutions: 9. Ideas of law and legal administration: a semiotic approach B. S. Jackson; 10. Prophecy and society R. P. Carroll; 11. The social world of the Apocalyptic writers R. N. Whybray; 12. The social world of the Apocalyptic writings P. R. Davies; Part IV. Ideas and Ideals: 13. Holiness and cult P. J. Budd; 14. The concept of Holy War G. H. Jones; 15. Covenant ideology in ancient Israel R. Davidson; 16. Land, its rights and privileges E. W. Davies; 17. Women in ancient Israel G. I. Emmerson; 18. Life and death in the Old Testament M. A. Knibb.