Divination In Ancient Israel And Its Near Eastern Environment
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Divination in Ancient Israel and its Near Eastern Environment
In this revealing study, the author suggests that ancient Israel was a 'magic society' like those around it, and similar in many respects to a number of magic-using 'savage' societies studied by modern social anthropology. Although the Old Testament attempts to distinguish between priestly and prophetic divination, this distinction was not sharply drawn in ancient times. References to divination in fact are found in all genres of Israelite literature, implying that many of these practices were performed throughout Israelite society. 'Cryer's investigation of divination in ancient Israel is a masterful synthesis of social and historical analyses of an important yet neglected topic' (Ronald E. Simkins, Catholic Biblical Quarterly).
Magic and Divination in the Old Testament
Author: Solomon Nigosian
language: en
Publisher: Liverpool University Press
Release Date: 2008-07-25
Explores the practices and rituals associated with magic and divination among the ancient Israelites as documented in the Old Testament.
Ancient Near Eastern Thought and the Old Testament
Leading evangelical scholar John Walton surveys the cultural context of the ancient Near East, bringing insight to the interpretation of specific Old Testament passages. This new edition of a top-selling textbook has been thoroughly updated and revised throughout to reflect the refined thinking of a mature scholar. It includes over 30 illustrations. Students and pastors who want to deepen their understanding of the Old Testament will find this a helpful and instructive study.