Beskrivelse
This unique book surveys within the various literary genres the parallels between the Bible and the literature of the ancient Near East. Each section begins with a survey of the available ancient literature, continues with a discussion of the literature, and concludes with a discussion of cases of alleged borrowing. The genres covered are – cosmology – laws – historical literature – wisdom literature – apocalyptic literature – personal archives and epics – covenants and treaties – hymns, prayers, and incantations – prophetic literature
