Israelite Religion
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A landmark work in the field of biblical studies and comparative religion, Israelite Religion presents a comprehensive and scholarly examination of the religious beliefs, practices, and institutions of ancient Israel from its earliest origins through the post-exilic period. Helmer Ringgren systematically details the development of Israelite theology, tracing the evolution of monotheism, covenant traditions, cultic worship, and prophetic movements against the broader backdrop of the ancient Near East. Written with academic rigor yet remaining accessible to serious students of religion and history, the work argues that Israelite faith cannot be understood in isolation but must be situated within the rich tapestry of surrounding Canaanite, Mesopotamian, and Egyptian religious cultures. Ringgren illustrates how concepts such as divine kingship, sacrifice, and eschatology transformed over centuries, shaping the foundations of what would become Judaism and, by extension, Western religious thought. This authoritative study remains an essential reference for scholars, theologians, and anyone seeking a deep understanding of the religious world of the Hebrew Bible.
Author: Helmer Ringgren
Format: Paperback
Published: 1988, University Press of America, Inc.
Genre: Religion
Condition remarks:
Book: Fair
Jacket: No dust jacket
Pages: Good
Markings: Previous owner
Condition remarks: Condition as shown in image
A landmark work in the field of biblical studies and comparative religion, Israelite Religion presents a comprehensive and scholarly examination of the religious beliefs, practices, and institutions of ancient Israel from its earliest origins through the post-exilic period. Helmer Ringgren systematically details the development of Israelite theology, tracing the evolution of monotheism, covenant traditions, cultic worship, and prophetic movements against the broader backdrop of the ancient Near East. Written with academic rigor yet remaining accessible to serious students of religion and history, the work argues that Israelite faith cannot be understood in isolation but must be situated within the rich tapestry of surrounding Canaanite, Mesopotamian, and Egyptian religious cultures. Ringgren illustrates how concepts such as divine kingship, sacrifice, and eschatology transformed over centuries, shaping the foundations of what would become Judaism and, by extension, Western religious thought. This authoritative study remains an essential reference for scholars, theologians, and anyone seeking a deep understanding of the religious world of the Hebrew Bible.