Description: Daniel I. Block here explores the relationship between ancient Near Eastern nations and their respectve deities. He demonstrates how this relationship was expressed in everyday life, national identity, and history . Israel's theocratic culture is illuminated in comparison to other Near Eastern cultures.
Brief description:
A. R. Millard is Emeritus Professor and Honorary Senior Fellow at the University of Liverpool. His area of expertise lies in the Semitic languages, history and culture of the ancient Near East. His recent work on Reading and Writing in the Time of Jesus (2000) investigates the role of the written word in creating and perpetuating stories about Jesus.
Review Quotes: ""A welcome addition for anyone interested in the Old Testament and comparative ancient Near Eastern materials."" --Bill T. Arnold ""Valuable for both historical and theological studies. I recommend it highly to persons who wish to integrate history and theology in a meaningful way."" --Paul R. House ""Of fundamental importance for those wanting to provide a context for Israelite religion."" --Mark W. Chavalas