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Oxford University Press - Created Equal: Bible Political Thought

Name: Oxford University Press - Created Equal: Bible Political Thought
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Explore a new perspective on the Hebrew Bible with Created Equal by Joshua Berman. Published by Oxford University Press, this work examines the text as a foundational document of social and political thought. Berman provides a fresh analysis of the Pentateuch, presenting it as the earliest known prescription for establishing an egalitarian polity. This book examines how the biblical text offered a blueprint for society that differed from the surrounding ancient Near East. While cultures in Egypt, Mesopotamia, Ugarit, and the Hittite Empire relied on hierarchical structures centered on a king and his retinue, the Hebrew Bible proposed a different model. This study is an essential resource for those interested in the intersection of sacred writings and political theory, offering deep insights into how ancient texts shaped social structures.

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Analyzes the Hebrew Bible through the lens of social and political thought.

Examines the Pentateuch as an early model for an egalitarian polity.

Compares biblical social structures with ancient Egypt and Mesopotamia.

Provides a detailed look at the differences between biblical and Hittite political systems.

Authored by Joshua Berman and published by Oxford University Press, USA.

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Brand: Oxford University Press
Format: paperback
ASIN: 0199832404
Category: Books > Subjects > Religion & Spirituality > Judaism > Sacred Writings > Talmud
Domain: Amazon UK
Release Date: 12 August 2011
Listed Since: 20 June 2011

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