Publication

2001-06-01 - Brill Academic Publishers

Language

English

Word Count

68,000 words, Guess

Page Count

272 pages

Physical Format

Hardcover

Identifiers

and 3 more

Classifications

  • LCCBS1505.2 .M37 2001
  • LCCBS1505.2.M37 2001

Description

"The marzeah existed for 3000 years in the Semitic world, but is only mentioned in the First Testament at Amos 6:7 and Jeremiah 16:5. Other prophetic texts have been proposed as allusions that do not use the term, but without using any consistent criteria. This study analyzes those allusions in light of the extra-biblical references.". "The extra-biblical marzeah references indicate three consistent features: upper-class drinking within a religious context. These elements provide the minimum criteria for evaluating possible allusions in the books of Amos, Hosea, Isaiah and Ezekiel, plus the direct references at Amos 6:7 and Jer 16:5.". "Combining all known references with the biblical allusions provides a single point of reference for future work on the marzeah. This volume will be of special value to those interested in ancient Semitic religion."--BOOK JACKET.

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