Citizen-Temple Community (JSOT Supplement)
Book Description
This scholarly work presents the groundbreaking research of Latvian biblical scholar Joel Weinberg, whose unique perspective bridges Eastern and Western European academic traditions. Working within challenging academic constraints, Weinberg developed a distinctive approach to understanding ancient Middle Eastern civilization and sacred texts.
The book brings together seven carefully crafted essays that explore the complex relationship between community, spirituality, and social organization in ancient times. Originally written in Russian and later expanded in German, these studies now reach English-speaking readers for the first time. Weinberg's research draws from Soviet scholarship in ancient Near Eastern history while engaging with broader European intellectual traditions.
For those seeking to understand how spiritual communities formed and functioned in antiquity, this work offers valuable insights into the intersection of faith, society, and cultural development. The essays examine sacred writings and their interpretation within the context of evolving civilizations, providing readers with a deeper appreciation for how spiritual traditions emerged and adapted over time.
Weinberg's interdisciplinary approach combines historical analysis with textual criticism, offering readers a comprehensive view of how ancient peoples organized their spiritual and communal lives. This translation makes accessible important scholarship that has previously been limited to Russian and German-speaking audiences, enriching our understanding of humanity's spiritual heritage.
Who Is This For?
📖 Reading Level: Short (< 200 pages) (~4 hours)
📄 Length: 159 pages
What You'll Discover
- ✓ Explore To 70 A.D.
- ✓ Explore Middle east, civilization
- ✓ Explore Sacred Writings
- ✓ Explore Criticism, interpretation
- ✓ Explore 586 B.C.-70 A.D.
- ✓ Study Bible from spiritual perspective
- ✓ Explore Civilization
- ✓ Explore Biblical Sociology
