Jaap Dekker Koert van Bekkum / Playing with Leviathan Interpretation 2017

Description: Playing with Leviathan: Interpretation and Reception of Monsters from the Biblical World (Themes in Biblical Narrative, 21) Author: Koert van Bekkum, Jaap Dekker, Henk R. van den Kamp, and Eric Peels eds Title: Playing with Leviathan: Interpretation and Reception of Monsters from the Biblical World (Themes in Biblical Narrative, 21) Publication: Brill, 2017 Description: Hardcover. xxviii, 315pp. Pristine copy, sans DJ as issued. 'Since ancient times Leviathan and other monsters from the biblical world symbolize the life-threatening powers in nature and history. They represent the dark aspects of human nature and political entities and reveal the supernatural dimensions of evil. Ancient texts and pictures regarding these monsters reflect an environment of polytheism and religious pluralism. Remarkably, however, the biblical writings and post-biblical traditions use these venerated symbols in portraying God as being sovereign over the entire universe, a theme that is also prominent in the reception of these texts in subsequent contexts. This volume explores this tension and elucidates the theological and cultural meaning of ‘Leviathan’ by studying its ancient Near Eastern background and its attestation in biblical texts, early and rabbinic Judaism, Christian theology, Early Modern art, and film.'. LIKE NEW. Seller ID: 504697 Subject: Religion Arches Bookhouse is a brick & mortar bookshop in North Portland, Oregon. We carry good books of all kinds with an emphasis on scholarly humanities books. We are open for browsing Monday-Saturday, 10–5:00. Terms All orders ship within two business days, packaged professionally with care. We offer combined shipping on multiple orders. All items are guaranteed to be as described or they may be returned within 30 days of receipt for a full refund.This listing was created by Bibliopolis.

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