Dust or Dew: Immortality in the Ancient Near East and in Psalm 49 by Smith, Janet

Dust or Dew (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781608996612)

Vendor: Janet Smith
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Format: Paperback
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Dust or Dew: Immortality in the Ancient Near East and in Psalm 49 by Smith, Janet

Dust or Dew

$37.00
Dust or Dew: Immortality in the Ancient Near East and in Psalm 49 by Smith, Janet

Dust or Dew

$37.00
Format: Paperback
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Dust or Dew addresses the question of Israel's unique contribution to beliefs about afterlife in the Ancient Near East as hinted at in Psalm 49. Reading this obscure psalm separately from other diverse contexts is often unrewarding. Dust or Dew shows which other readings, from the literature of both ancient Israel and its neighbors, enriches our understanding not only of the psalm and but also of Israel's developing concepts of sheol and redemption for the righteous. The Korahite clan of Israel emerges from the historical shadows. Finally, new light on Genesis 1-3 enriches understanding of the Psalm 49, while a survey of the icons of ancient goddess worship informs our understanding of Genesis 1-3.

Author: Janet Smith
ISBN-10: 1608996611
ISBN-13: 9781608996612
Publisher: Pickwick Publications
Language: English
Published: 01/28/2011
Pages: 286
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.90lbs
Size: 8.90h x 6.00w x 0.70d
By Janet Smith
By Janet Smith
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Janet Smith was raised Catholic, but converted to Pentecostal in 1965. For many years she was a Geologic Draftsperson in KY and CA. She is married with two grown sons. Smith holds a PhD in Hebrew Bible and teaches classes in Old Testament at her Lutheran Church. Smith's blog, Eternal Gateways, reflects research in the connections between UFOs, paranormal phenomena, and the Bible.

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