The Last of the Rephaim
Author | : Brian R. Doak |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 0 |
Release | : 2012 |
ISBN-13 | : 0674066731 |
ISBN-10 | : 9780674066731 |
Rating | : 4/5 (31 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis The Last of the Rephaim by : Brian R. Doak
Download or read book The Last of the Rephaim written by Brian R. Doak and published by . This book was released on 2012 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Doak explores how the giants of the Hebrew Bible--which represent a connection to primeval chaos--offer insight into central aspects of Israel's symbolic universe. By placing biblical traditions within a broader Mediterranean context regarding giants and the end of the heroic age, Doak sheds new light on monotheism and monarchy in ancient Israel.