Description
In biblical and other ancient Near Eastern sources prayer is an opportunity to make one's case before divine judges. Prayers were formulated using courtroom or trial language, including demands for judgment, confessions, and accusations. The presence of these legal concepts reveals ancient Near Eastern thoughts about what takes place when one prays. By reading ancient prayers together with legal texts, this book shows how speakers took advantage of prayer as an opportunity to have their day in the divine court and even sue against divine injustice.
Author: Shalom E. Holtz
Publisher: Brown Judaic Studies
Published: 10/11/2019
Pages: 176
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 0.59lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.41d
ISBN13: 9781946527394
ISBN10: 1946527394
BISAC Categories:
- Religion | Biblical Studies | Exegesis & Hermeneutics
- Religion | Biblical Criticism & Interpretation | Old Testament
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