Ancient Near Eastern Literature And The Hebrew Scriptures About The Fatherhood Of God (Studies in Biblical Literature)

Ancient Near Eastern Literature And The Hebrew Scriptures About The Fatherhood Of God (Studies in Biblical Literature)

By David R. Tasker

Book Description

Discover how ancient civilizations understood the divine as father, and explore what this reveals about your own spiritual journey. David R. Tasker takes readers on a fascinating exploration through the religious texts and beliefs of the Ancient Near East, uncovering how various cultures conceived of their gods in paternal terms.

This scholarly yet accessible work examines eighteen specific passages in Hebrew Scripture where God's fatherhood appears, offering fresh insights into one of humanity's most enduring spiritual concepts. Rather than relying on Greek or Roman interpretations that have dominated many previous studies, Tasker grounds his analysis in the original cultural context where these sacred texts emerged.

The book bridges ancient wisdom with contemporary understanding, developing a thoughtful theology of divine fatherhood that speaks to both historical scholarship and modern spiritual seekers. By examining how the Hebrew people understood God's paternal nature within their broader cultural landscape, readers gain deeper appreciation for the roots of this fundamental religious idea.

Whether you are studying comparative religion, exploring your own faith tradition, or seeking to understand how ancient peoples related to the divine, this work provides valuable perspective on humanity's quest to comprehend the sacred. Tasker's careful analysis of both biblical and extra-biblical sources illuminates how the concept of God as father developed within its original Ancient Near Eastern setting, offering readers a more complete picture of this central spiritual theme.

Who Is This For?

📖 Reading Level: Medium (200-400 pages) (~6 hours)

📄 Length: 230 pages

What You'll Discover

  • ✓ Explore Theology
  • ✓ Explore Fatherhood
  • ✓ Study Bible from spiritual perspective
  • ✓ Explore Vaderschap
  • ✓ Explore Oude Testament
  • ✓ Explore Comparative studies
  • ✓ Explore Bible, theology, o. t.
  • ✓ Explore Altes Testament

Topics Covered

Theology Fatherhood Bible Vaderschap Oude Testament Comparative studies Bible, theology, o. t. Altes Testament God God, fatherhood Godsdiensten Religion Middle east, religion Biblical teaching Vaterschaft Gottes

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