Neo-Assyrian Prophecy and the Hebrew Bible: Nahum, Habakkuk, and Zephaniah
Series: Perspectives on Hebrew Scriptures and its Contexts
Neo-Assyrian Prophecy and the Hebrew Bible: Nahum, Habakkuk, and Zephaniah Cover
Format: Hardback
Pages: 404
ISBN: 9781463200770
Pub Date: July 2011
Imprint: Gorgias Press
Price: £147.00
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Description:
Previous generations of scholars believed that prophecy was unique to ancient Israel. However, recent archaeological discoveries reveal that numerous societies in the ancient Near East practiced prophecy. This study examines the similarities and differences between Neo-Assyrian and biblical prophecy, particularly focusing on the 7th c. BCE prophets Nahum, Habakkuk, and Zephaniah, and discusses what implications these differences may have for our understanding of these prophets.