
Book Summary
How the Israelites and their neighbors treated the dead, and why their practices challenged the young religion. A sparkling synthesis of the behaviors, attitudes, and theologies relating to death from the earliest settlement of the land of Israel to this day....A wonderful read. --Baruch Halpern
Book Details
Book Name | Death, Burial, And Afterlife In The Biblical World: How The Israelites And Their Neighbors Treated The Dead |
Author | Rachel S. Hallote |
Publisher | Ivan R. Dee Publisher (Oct 2001) |
ISBN | 9781566634014 |
Pages | 256 |
Language | English |
Price | 1753 |