{"product_id":"the-god-of-israel-hardback-9780521873659","title":"The God of Israel (Hardback) 9780521873659","description":"\u003cfont face=\"Georgia\"\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"6\"\u003eThe God of Israel\u003c\/font\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eCollection of essays discussing many unresolved or largely unaddressed issues about this unique deity.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"4\"\u003eRobert P. Gordon (Edited by)\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e9780521873659, Cambridge University Press\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eHardback, published 19 April 2007\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e326 pages\u003cbr\u003e23.6 x 16 x 2.5 cm, 0.67 kg\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e'… its many treasures will provide much delight for those with an interest in the God of Israel from whatever standpoint they may be beginning.' Journal of Jewish Studies\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eIn the ancient Near East the God of Israel stands unique; he is the central character of the Old Testament. The collection of essays in this volume presents the historical background against which belief in him developed and discusses aspects of the topic that remain unresolved or largely unaddressed. What was he like? How does he differ from other gods of the ancient world? And what difference does the worship of this god make, both in the world of the Bible and now? The papers presented contribute to the continuing discussion about the God of Israel and other deities in the ancient Near East, and the emergence of monotheistic belief and worship. A multifaceted approach is adopted in which comparative, theological, historical, literary-critical, cultural, narratological, canonical, exegetical and ethical issues feature prominently.\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003ePart I. General Perspectives: 1. Introducing the God of Israel Robert P. Gordon\u003cbr\u003e 2. Aniconism in the Old Testament Nathan MacDonald\u003cbr\u003e 3. Imitation of God in the Old Testament John Barton\u003cbr\u003e 4. Monotheism and the God of many names Ronald E. Clements\u003cbr\u003e 5. God, creation and the contribution of wisdom Katharine J. Dell\u003cbr\u003e 6. By royal appointment: God's influence on influencing God Diana Lipton\u003cbr\u003e 7. Is monotheism bad for you?: some reflections on God, the Bible, and life in the light of Regina Schwartz's The Curse of Cain R. W. L. Moberly\u003cbr\u003e 8. Old Testament monotheism and Zoroastrianian influence Simon J. Sherwin\u003cbr\u003e Part II. Texts and Themes: 9. God, women and children Janet E. Tollington\u003cbr\u003e 10. The exegesis of the divine name in Exodus Graham I. Davies\u003cbr\u003e 11. The de-deification of deities in Deuteronomy Judith M. Hadley\u003cbr\u003e 12. Is God moral?: on the Saul narratives as tragedy Peter J. Williams\u003cbr\u003e 13. Standing in the council: when prophets encounter God Robert P. Gordon\u003cbr\u003e 14. Ugaritic polytheism and Hebrew monotheism in Isaiah 40-55 Klaus Koch\u003cbr\u003e 15. Interpreting Jonah's God: canon and criticism Philip P. Jenson\u003cbr\u003e 16. The God of the pre-Maccabees: designations of the divine in the early Hellenistic period James K. Aitken\u003cbr\u003e 17. Deity on Ecclesiasticus  William Horbury.\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eSubject Areas: Judaism [\u003ca title=\"See our other books on Judaism\" href=\"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/search?q=%22Judaism%20%5BHRJ%5D%22\"\u003eHRJ\u003c\/a\u003e], Middle Eastern history [\u003ca title=\"See our other books on Middle Eastern history\" href=\"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/search?q=%22Middle%20Eastern%20history%20%5BHBJF1%5D%22\"\u003eHBJF1\u003c\/a\u003e]\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003c\/font\u003e","brand":"Cambridge University Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45913265799448,"sku":"9780521873659","price":101.89,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0730\/2037\/5320\/products\/9780521873659i_3447351c-0c14-405d-bbaf-e0668cf9f2ee.jpg?v=1691358703","url":"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/products\/the-god-of-israel-hardback-9780521873659","provider":"Freshly Printed Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}