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OverviewForeword by Kenneth A. Kitchen The role of Egypt in the Old Testament, particularly the Pentateuch, is a significant one. John Currid's in-depth study of that role sheds valuable light on this important aspect of Israel's history and Scriptures. Currid observes that more biblical scholars today are returning to the study of Egypt and its texts. ""My hope,"" he writes, ""is that this volume will add to the growing interest in and understanding of the Egyptian connections with the Old Testament."" After surveying the scholarly interest in Egypt and the Bible and highlighting the uniqueness of the Hebrew worldview, Currid proceeds through the Old Testament canonically, showing Egyptian influences throughout. He explores the creation story, Joseph narrative, Serpent confrontation, ten plagues, route of the Exodus, Solomon's contacts with Egypt, the relationship of Hebrew poetry to Egyptian wisdom literature, and the links between Hebrew prophecy and Egyptian magic and soothsaying. The result is an enlightening guide to Egyptian influences on Israelite history. This valuable study offers the most up-to-date information on archaeological discoveries and includes Currid's original translation of Egyptian hieroglyphics. Photographs, indexes, and a bibliography enhance the study. Kenneth Kitchen writes in the foreword: """"In the increasingly erratic world of Old Testament studies, where there is still too often a stubborn refusal to pay proper attention to the firm factual framework of reference that the ancient Near Eastern world offers us in assessing the nature and worth of the biblical writings, Currid's well-documented book is a breath of fresh air and represents a valuable contribution."""" Ancient Egypt and the Old Testament will serve as a text in courses on archaeology and the Old Testament, Old Testament history, and Old Testament backgrounds."" Full Product DetailsAuthor: John D. Currid , Kenneth KitchenPublisher: Baker Publishing Group Imprint: Baker Academic, Div of Baker Publishing Group Dimensions: Width: 0.50cm , Height: 1.50cm , Length: 0.80cm Weight: 0.980kg ISBN: 9780801021374ISBN 10: 0801021375 Pages: 272 Publication Date: 01 November 1997 Recommended Age: From 17 years Audience: General/trade , General Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: Awaiting stock  The supplier is currently out of stock of this item. It will be ordered for you and placed on backorder. Once it does come back in stock, we will ship it out for you. Table of ContentsPart 1 Introduction 1 Egypt and the Bible 2 Cosmologies of the Ancient Near East Part 2 Egyptian Elements of the Pentateuch 3 The Egyptian and Genesis Cosmogony 4 Potiphar's Standing in Egyptian Society 5 The Egyptian Setting of the Serpent Confrontation in Exodus 7:8-13 6 An Exegetical and Historical Consideration of the Ten Plagues of Egypt in Exodus 7-12 7 The Travel Itinerary of the Hebrews from Egypt 8 The Egyptian Complexion of the Bronze Serpent Episode in Numbers 21:4-9 Part 3 Contacts between Israel and Egypt in the Historical Books 9 Egyptian Influence in the United Monarchy 10 Shishak's Invasion of Palestine at the Beginning of the Divided Monarchy Part 4 The Egyptian Wisdom Literature and the Poetical Books 11 The Instruction of Amenemope Part 5 Egyptian and Israelite Prophecy 12 Knowing the Divine Will: The Art of Divination in Ancient Egypt 13 Hebrew Prophecies against Egypt: The Nile Curse PassagesReviewsAuthor InformationJohn D. Currid is associate professor of Old Testament and chair of the biblical studies division at Reformed Theological Seminary in Jackson, Mississippi. He earned his Ph.D. degree in archaeology from the prestigious Oriental Institute at the University of Chicago. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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