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The Origin Myths and Holy Places in the Old Testament : A Study of Aetiological Narratives

A Study of Aetiological Narratives

by Jacek Laskowski, Lukasz Niesiolowski-Spano

  • Paperback
  • 288 pages
  • Publisher: Routledge
  • 15.6 x 23.4 x 1.7 cm

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For biblical scholars and history students

Examines how origin myths shaped holy places

Gives you insight into ancient cultic rituals

A scholarly investigation into the biblical narratives concerning the origins and founding of holy sites.

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'Origin Myths and Holy Places in the Old Testament' examines the biblical narratives which describe the origins of holy places. It argues for the Hellenistic origin or redaction of most of these narratives. Three central questions are addressed: are there common features in biblical accounts about the foundation of places of worship; are there elements in the aetiological stories that reveal the 'real' mythology/rituals of the sanctuary; what were the circumstances of the creation of such narratives?

  • Title

    The Origin Myths and Holy Places in the Old Testament : A Study of Aetiological Narratives

  • Authors

    Jacek Laskowski +1

  • Book Format

    Paperback

  • Publisher

    Routledge

  • Published

    January 2016

  • Weight

    441g

  • Page Count

    288

  • Dimensions

    15.6 x 23.4 x 1.7 cm

  • ISBN

    9781138661080

  • ISBN-10

    1138661082

  • Eden Code

    4442648