The Religion Of Israel: A Manual

By Jan Knappert and Formerly Senior Fellow Jan Knappert

Book Overview

The Religion of Israel: A Manual is a comprehensive guide to the religious beliefs and practices of the ancient Israelites. Written by Jan Knappert, a renowned scholar of religion and mythology, this book provides a detailed account of the development of Israelite religion from its earliest origins to its final form as recorded in the Hebrew Bible.The book is divided into four main sections. The first section provides an overview of the historical and cultural context in which Israelite religion developed, including the geography, politics, and social structures of ancient Israel. The second section examines the major themes and motifs of Israelite religion, including the concept of God, the role of the priesthood, and the significance of the temple and its rituals.The third section focuses on the various forms of Israelite religious expression, including prophecy, wisdom literature, and apocalyptic literature. The final section explores the impact of Israelite religion on later religious traditions, including Christianity and Islam.Throughout the book, Knappert draws on a wide range of sources, including biblical texts, archaeological discoveries, and comparative studies of other ancient Near Eastern religions. He also provides numerous illustrations, maps, and diagrams to help readers understand the complex historical and theological concepts discussed in the text.Overall, The Religion of Israel: A Manual is an essential resource for anyone interested in the history of religion, biblical studies, or the ancient Near East.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1432660462
• ISBN13: 9781432660468
• Release Date: June 2007
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 240 Pages
• Weight: 0.79 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"