Ancient Near Eastern Literature and the Hebrew Scriptures About the Fatherhood of God

David R. Tasker

ISBN 10: 0820471283 / ISBN 13: 9780820471280

Published by Peter Lang Okt 2004, 2004

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This item is printed on demand - it takes 3-4 days longer - Neuware -Ancient Near Eastern Literature and the Hebrew Scriptures About the Fatherhood of God discusses some of the main 'father-god' concepts of the people of the Ancient Near East, then examines the eighteen occurrences of God's fatherhood specifically mentioned in Hebrew Scripture. From these sources, the book develops a theology of God's fatherhood that honors both ancient and modern scrutiny. Although many studies have explored the subject of the fatherhood of God - mostly from the perspective of nonbiblical disciplines, and through the lens of Greco-Roman mythology - this book takes into account the wealth of material from the ancient Near East, the birthplace of the Hebrew Scriptures. 256 pp. Englisch.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Ancient Near Eastern Literature and the Hebrew Scriptures About the Fatherhood of God
• Publisher: Peter Lang Okt 2004
• Publication Date: 2004
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0820471283
• ISBN 13: 9780820471280
• Binding: Buch
• Condition: Neu
• Dimensions: 236W x 160H x 18D millimeters 236 millimeters width by 160 millimeters height by 18 millimeters depth
• Weight: 541 grams

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Synopsis

Ancient Near Eastern Literature and the Hebrew Scriptures About the Fatherhood of God discusses some of the main «father-god» concepts of the people of the Ancient Near East, then examines the eighteen occurrences of God’s fatherhood specifically mentioned in Hebrew Scripture. From these sources, the book develops a theology of God’s fatherhood that honors both ancient and modern scrutiny. Although many studies have explored the subject of the fatherhood of God – mostly from the perspective of nonbiblical disciplines, and through the lens of Greco-Roman mythology – this book takes into account the wealth of material from the ancient Near East, the birthplace of the Hebrew Scriptures.

About the Author

The Author: David R. Tasker has post-graduate degrees in Family Life Education and Old Testament. He received his Ph.D. in Old Testament from Andrews University in Michigan.