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

by David R. Tasker (Author)
©2004 Monographs XXIV, 232 Pages
Series: Studies in Biblical Literature, Volume 69

Summary

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.

Details

Pages
XXIV, 232
Publication Year
2004
ISBN (Hardcover)
9780820471280
Language
English
Keywords
Vaterschaft Gottes Altes Testament Alte Religionen und Mythen
Published
New York, Bern, Berlin, Bruxelles, Frankfurt am Main, Oxford, Wien, 2004. XXIV, 232 pp., 5 fig., 2 tables

Biographical notes

David R. Tasker (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.

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