{"product_id":"chaos-uncreated-a-reassessment-of-the-theme-of-chaos-in-the-hebrew-bible-9783110179934","title":"Chaos Uncreated: A Reassessment of the Theme of  Chaos  in the Hebrew Bible","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis monograph presents a challenge to the view that the Hebrew Bible contains allusions to Yahweh’s battle with chaos, showing how the term has been inappropriately applied in a range of contexts where far more diverse spheres of imagery should instead be recognised. Through the construction of a careful diachronic model (developed with particular reference to the Psalter), the author presents a persuasive case for reversing common assumptions about the development of Israelite religion, finding instead that the combat motif was absent in the earliest period, whilst the slaying of a dragon was attributed to Yahweh only in a distinctive monotheistic adaptation, which arose from around 587 B.C.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTrade Review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Studie [...] mit Intensitat und auf hohem Niveau. Die von Watson gefuhrte Auseinandersetzung geschieht materialreich und profund. Die Studie von Watson bildet eine Vorgabe, um die [...] kunftige Exegese und Theologie des Alten Testaments nicht herumkommen werden.\"Beat Weber in: Theologische Literaturzeitung 4\/2007 \"This book is recommended for scholars and advanced students interested in the topic of chaos and creation:\"John L. Mclaughlin in: Religious Studies Review 4\/2006\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eI. Introduction · II. The Theme of “Chaos” in the Psalter: The State of the Question · III. Archaic Hebrew Poetry: Psalms 29, 68 and 114 · IV. Individual Laments, Royal Laments and Related Thanksgiving Psalms: Psalms 18, 32, 42-43, 69, 88, 124 and 144 · V. Songs Relating to the Protection of Zion: Psalms 93, 24, 46 and 65 · VI. National Laments: Psalms 77, 74, 89 (with 87) and 44 · VII. Songs of Universal Praise: Psalms 96, 98, 148 and 135 · VIII. The Creation of “Chaos” in the Psalter? Psalms 24, 95, 146, 148, 136, 33 and 104 · IX. The Crossing of Yam Suph: Psalms 78, 106 and 136 · X. The Theme of “Chaos” in the Psalter: Summary of Results · XI. The Theme of “Chaos” in the Wider Old Testament · XII. Conclusion","brand":"De Gruyter","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53516371558743,"sku":"9783110179934","price":146.78,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/products\/chaos-uncreated-a-reassessment-of-the-theme-of-chaos-in-the-hebrew-bible-9783110179934","provider":"Book Curl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}