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Cognitive Science and Ancient Israelite Religion: New Perspectives on Texts, Artifacts, and Culture

by Atlanta) Brett E. Maiden (emory University

  • Hardback
  • Publisher: Cambridge University Press
  • 14 x 21.6 x 2.1 cm

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For scholars interested in ancient religious thought

Offers new insights into Israelite religious practices

You will deepen your understanding of ancient beliefs

This book explores the intersection of cognitive science and ancient Israelite religion.

In this book, Brett Maiden employs the tools, research, and theories from the cognitive science of religion to explore religious thought and behavior in ancient Israel. His study focuses on a key set of distinctions between intuitive and reflective types of cognitive processing, implicit and explicit concepts, and cognitively optimal and costly religious traditions. Through a series of case studies, Maiden examines a range of topics including popular and official religion, Deuteronomic theology, hybrid monsters in ancient iconography, divine cult statues in ancient Mesopotamia and the biblical idol polemics, and the Day of Atonement ritual in Leviticus 16. The range of media, including ancient texts, art, and archaeological data from ancient Israel, as well theoretical perspectives demonstrates how a dialogue between biblical scholars and cognitive researchers can be fostered.

  • Title

    Cognitive Science and Ancient Israelite Religion: New Perspectives on Texts, Artifacts, and Culture

  • Book Format

    Hardcover

  • Publisher

    Cambridge University Press

  • Published

    October 2020

  • Weight

    545g

  • Dimensions

    14 x 21.6 x 2.1 cm

  • ISBN

    9781108487788

  • ISBN-10

    1108487785

  • Eden Code

    5308716