The land of Canaan and the destiny of Israel : theologies of territory in the Hebrew Bible /

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"What place does the land of Canaan play in the biblical conception of 'Israel'? To what extent does the religion promoted by the Hebrew Bible require that Israel live its communal life in the national homeland? And how does life in the land compare in importance with other elements p...

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Bibliographic Details
Call Number:Libro Electrónico
Main Author: Frankel, David, 1961-
Format: Electronic eBook
Language:Inglés
Published: Winona Lake, Ind. : Eisenbrauns, 2011.
Series:Siphrut ; 4.
Subjects:
Bible. > Old Testament > Criticism, interpretation, etc.
Bible. > Old Testament
RELIGION > Biblical Studies > Old Testament.
RELIGION > Judaism > Sacred Writings.
Palestine in Judaism
Palestine in the Bible
Palestine > In the Bible.
Palestine > In Judaism.
Palestine > Dans la Bible.
Palestine > Dans le judaïsme.
Criticism, interpretation, etc.
Online Access:Texto completo
Table of Contents:
  • Introduction : the significance of the land in defining Israel
  • Sinai and Shechem : two covenants of foundation
  • Worship of the lord on foreign soil
  • Leaving the land : emigration in the book of Genesis
  • The religions of Canaan : coexistence and exclusiveness in the book of Genesis
  • The people of the God of Abraham
  • Epilogue: Toward a contemporary theology of Israel and the land.

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