Description |
xviii, 264 pages ; 25 cm. |
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Series |
Supplements to Vetus Testamentum, 0083-5889 ; v. 86 |
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Supplements to Vetus Testamentum ; v. 86. 0083-5889
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Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (pages 218-240) and indexes. |
Summary |
"The marzeah existed for 3000 years in the Semitic world, but is only mentioned in the First Testament at Amos 6:7 and Jeremiah 16:5. Other prophetic texts have been proposed as allusions that do not use the term, but without using any consistent criteria. This study analyzes those allusions in light of the extra-biblical references." "The extra-biblical marzeah references indicate three consistent features: upper-class drinking within a religious context. These elements provide the minimum criteria for evaluating possible allusions in the books of Amos, Hosea, Isaiah and Ezekiel, plus the direct references at Amos 6:7 and Jer 16:5." "Combining all known references with the biblical allusions provides a single point of reference for future work on the marzeah. This volume will be of special value to those interested in ancient Semitic religion."--Jacket. |
Subject |
Bible. Prophets -- Criticism, interpretation, etc.
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Bible. Prophets. (OCoLC)fst01892941
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Genre/Form |
Criticism, interpretation, etc. (OCoLC)fst01411635
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ISBN |
9004120068 (alk. paper) |
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9789004120068 (alk. paper) |
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