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Ancient Near Eastern Thought and the Old Testament: Introducing the Conceptual World of the Hebrew Bible Paperback – Illustrated, 15 May 2018

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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.

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    Baker Academic
  5. Publication date
    15 May 2018
  6. Language
    English
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    15.24 x 2.21 x 22.86 cm
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John Walton surveys the cultural context of the ancient Near East, bringing insight to the interpretation of specific Old Testament passages. This new edition has been thoroughly updated and revised throughout.

"Anyone seeking a better understanding of how the Hebrew Bible achieved its singular vision of the divine and forged a language that still speaks to many today should welcome this second edition of John Walton's book. It delivers succinct presentations of major literary achievements among neighboring cultures even as it clarifies the many ways Israel shaped individual meanings and teachings from or against them."
--Jack M. Sasson, Vanderbilt University (emeritus)

"This is an amazing book. It takes the reader on a tour of the world of the Bible in a way that makes ancient texts come alive. Everything that matters is here, and Walton is the teacher we would all love to have. Unmatched for clarity of thought and power of presentation, this classic introduction to ancient Near Eastern culture is now available in an updated edition."
--Karel van der Toorn, University of Amsterdam

"This new edition of Ancient Near Eastern Thought and the Old Testament is a most welcome tool for scholars and students. The first edition was a valuable textbook for use in courses on the Bible and its ancient Near Eastern background, and this second edition enhances its value. Walton introduces a wide range of comparable material between the Hebrew Bible and the ancient Near East in concepts such as religion, literature, rulers and their cities, and more. The book offers students a clear-cut description of the most important parts of the intellectual life of the ancient world in which Israel was immersed."
--Ada Taggar-Cohen, Doshisha University

"Walton's new book is a godsend. Particularly to be recommended are the methodological comments, which are a must-read for the beginner. The new book replaces an older edition over which it is infinitely superior. Well worth the investment."
--JoAnn Scurlock, president, Chicago Society for Biblical Research

About the Author

John H. Walton (PhD, Hebrew Union College) is professor of Old Testament at Wheaton College in Wheaton, Illinois. He speaks extensively on reading the Old Testament in its ancient context and is the author or editor of numerous books, including The Lost World of Genesis One, The Lost World of the Israelite Conquest, The Lost World of Adam and Eve, Old Testament Theology for Christians, and The IVP Bible Background Commentary: Old Testament.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Baker Academic; 2nd ed. edition (15 May 2018)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 384 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1540960218
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1540960214
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 15.24 x 2.21 x 22.86 cm
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John H. Walton (Ph.D., Hebrew Union College) is professor of Old Testament at Wheaton College. Previously he was professor of Old Testament at Moody Bible Institute in Chicago, Illinois. Some of his books include Ancient Near Eastern Thought Essential Bible Companion), Old Testament Today (with Andrew Hill), Genesis NIV Application Commentary and IVP Bible Background Commentary (with Victor Matthews and Mark Chavalas).

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readsalot
5.0 out of 5 stars A "must-read" if you intend to read the OT in a culturally sensitive and savvy way
Reviewed in the United States on 28 December 2023
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Well written and informative, indeed transformational, for OT exegesis.
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CH
5.0 out of 5 stars Excelent resource, highly recommend.
Reviewed in Canada on 19 April 2021
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I took this out from the university library 10 times until I finally bought it!

It is well written, but very information-dense, so I wanted to have my own copy. Exactly what I needed for that area of my study.

I appreciate the large amount of objective/straight information, as well as the comparative studies. I do want his perspective, but I also want to have the opportunity to process information myself. Highly recommend it to anyone wanting to learn more about the Bible and it's context.
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OldTestament
5.0 out of 5 stars Fantastic Read
Reviewed in the United States on 22 October 2023
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WLton is approachable and easy to read. His work focuses on ANE parallels with Biblical narratives. He challenges some of the interpretation status quo’s held by liberal scholars in a refreshing way
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Steven L.
5.0 out of 5 stars Insightful
Reviewed in Canada on 15 January 2021
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Such a valuable resource for my theological studies. I'm impressed by the academic quality of this ouvrage. You can't go wrong with this one.
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Andrew Thompson
5.0 out of 5 stars A very welcome book
Reviewed in the United States on 26 April 2023
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John Walton gives a digestible presentation of the concepts in the ANE that pertains to biblical understanding. How did the ancients think about the cosmos? Law? cultic practice? What is retained in the bible and how does the bible differ from its ANE neighbors? He answers these questions in a way that doesn't require you to have a PhD to understand. If you want to understand your bible better (esp that which may seem foreign to you) then I recommend this book.
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