| Description |
1 online resource |
| Series |
Siphrut : literature and theology of the Hebrew Scriptures ; 15 |
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Siphrut ; 15.
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| Contents |
The Eden story : Genesis 2:5-3:24 -- The creation of a divine statue in the ancient Near East : the Mesopotamian mīs pî pīt pî and the Egyptian wpt-r -- The meaning of ṣelem and demût in Genesis 1:26-27 and the "image" concept in Genesis 2:5-3:24 -- The relationship between Genesis 1:1-2:3 and Genesis : 5-3:24 |
| Summary |
"Catherine McDowell presents a detailed and insightful analysis of the creation of adam in Gen 2:5-3:24 in light of the Mesopotamian mīs pî pīt pî ('washing of the mouth, opening of the mouth') and the Egyptian wpt-r (opening of the mouth) rituals for the creation of a divine image. Parallels between the mouth washing and opening rituals and the Eden story suggest that the biblical author was comparing and contrasting human creation with the ritual creation, animation, and installation of a cult statue in order to redefine şelem ʻelohîm as a human being--the living likeness of God tending and serving in the sacred garden"-- Publisher's website |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index |
| Notes |
English |
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Print version record and CIP data provided by publisher |
| SUBJECT |
Bible. Genesis, II, 5-III, 24 -- Criticism, interpretation, etc
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Bible. Genesis, II, 5-III, 24 -- Criticism, interpretation, etc. nli |
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Creation -- Biblical teaching.
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Image of God -- Biblical teaching
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RELIGION -- Biblical Studies -- Old Testament.
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Civilization
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Creation -- Biblical teaching
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Image of God -- Biblical teaching
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Religion
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Image of God -- Biblical teaching.
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Creation -- Biblical teaching.
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| SUBJECT |
Iraq -- Civilization -- To 634.
http://id.loc.gov/authorities/subjects/sh85067938
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Egypt -- Religion -- 332 B.C.-640 A.D.
http://id.loc.gov/authorities/subjects/sh85041329
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Egypt
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Iraq
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Egypt -- Religion -- 332 B.C.-640 A.D.
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Iraq -- Civilization -- To 634.
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| Genre/Form |
Criticism, interpretation, etc.
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| Form |
Electronic book
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| LC no. |
2015015561 |
| ISBN |
9781575063683 |
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1575063689 |
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1575063484 |
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9781575063485 |
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