The Day Of Yahweh: A Study Of Sacred Days And Ritual Forms In The Ancient Near East (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781162921891)

The Day of Yahweh is a scholarly book by William Arthur Heidel that explores the concept of sacred days and ritual forms in the ancient Near East. The book focuses on the ancient Israelite concept of Yahweh, the god of the Israelites, and how the Israelites celebrated his sacred days and rituals. The book also examines how other cultures in the ancient Near East celebrated their own sacred days and rituals, and how these practices influenced the Israelites. The author uses a variety of sources, including ancient texts, archaeological evidence, and religious artifacts, to provide a comprehensive and nuanced understanding of these ancient practices. The Day of Yahweh is an essential read for anyone interested in the ancient Near East, the history of religion, or the development of Judaism and Christianity.The American Historical Association.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: William Arthur Heidel
ISBN-10: 1162921897
ISBN-13: 9781162921891
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 586
Format: Paperback
Weight: 1.70lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 1.19d