Divine Envy, Jealousy, and Vengefulness in Ancient Israel and Greece

By Stuart Lasine

Book Overview

This is the first in-depth comparative analysis of envy, jealousy, and vengefulness experienced by divine personalities in the Hebrew Bible and ancient Greek texts, and the functions served by attributing negative emotions and traits to one's gods. Suitable for biblical, classical, and literary scholars.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 103226327X
• ISBN13: 9781032263274
• Release Date: October 2024
• Publisher: Routledge
• Length: 200 Pages
• Weight: 0.68 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.1" x 9.2"