T&T Clark Chaos and the Son of Man - Hebrew Chaoskampf Study

Explore the deep roots of ancient mythological motifs in this scholarly work from T&T Clark. In Chaos and the Son of Man, Andrew Angel examines the tradition of the Chaoskampf, focusing on the battle between God, the dragon, and the chaos waters. This study provides a necessary survey of Hebrew literature from 515 BCE to 200 CE, a period often requiring more thorough investigation. Through a detailed analysis of forty-two Jewish and Christian texts written in Hebrew, Aramaic, Greek, and Latin, the book establishes how widely this mythological motif was understood during this era. By examining these diverse linguistic sources, the research offers new ways to understand the meaning of these ancient traditions. This volume is an essential resource for students and scholars interested in the Library of Second Temple Studies and the historical context of Old Testament themes.