Ancient Near Eastern Thought and the Old Testament

<h2>Ancient Near Eastern Thought and the Old Testament: Introducing the Conceptual World of the Hebrew Bible</h2><ul> <li>Leading evangelical scholar John Walton surveys the cultural context of the Ancient Near East, bringing insight to the interpretation of specific Old Testament passages.</li> <li>This new edition of a top-selling textbook has been thoroughly updated and revised throughout to reflect the refined thinking of a mature scholar.</li> <li>Includes over 30 illustrations.</li> <li>Students and pastors who want to deepen their understanding of the Old Testament will find this a helpful and instructive study.</li> <li>John 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.</li> <li>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.</li> <li>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.</li></ul>