Against the Gods: The Polemical Theology of the Old Testament
Did the Old Testament writers borrow ideas from their pagan neighbours? And if they did, was it done uncritically?
A respected Old Testament scholar and archaeologist engages with this controversial question by carefully comparing the biblical text to other ancient Near Eastern documents. Well-researched and thoughtfully nuanced, Currid aims to outline the precise relationship between the biblical worldview and that of Israel's neighbours.
"A clearly written account of a centrally important issue - the influence (or not) of ancient Near Eastern thought upon Old Testament writers... This is an invaluable aid in furthering our understanding of the Old Testament and a loud affirmation of the Bible's utter trustworthiness and inerrancy. A marvelous book."?
- Derek Thomas, Professor of Systematic Theology and Historical Theology, Reformed Theological Seminary, Atlanta
Did the Old Testament writers borrow ideas from their pagan neighbours? And if they did, was it done uncritically?
A respected Old Testament scholar and archaeologist engages with this controversial question by carefully comparing the biblical text to other ancient Near Eastern documents. Well-researched and thoughtfully nuanced, Currid aims to outline the precise relationship between the biblical worldview and that of Israel's neighbours.
"A clearly written account of a centrally important issue - the influence (or not) of ancient Near Eastern thought upon Old Testament writers... This is an invaluable aid in furthering our understanding of the Old Testament and a loud affirmation of the Bible's utter trustworthiness and inerrancy. A marvelous book."?
- Derek Thomas, Professor of Systematic Theology and Historical Theology, Reformed Theological Seminary, Atlanta
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Did the Old Testament writers borrow ideas from their pagan neighbours? And if they did, was it done uncritically?
A respected Old Testament scholar and archaeologist engages with this controversial question by carefully comparing the biblical text to other ancient Near Eastern documents. Well-researched and thoughtfully nuanced, Currid aims to outline the precise relationship between the biblical worldview and that of Israel's neighbours.
"A clearly written account of a centrally important issue - the influence (or not) of ancient Near Eastern thought upon Old Testament writers... This is an invaluable aid in furthering our understanding of the Old Testament and a loud affirmation of the Bible's utter trustworthiness and inerrancy. A marvelous book."?
- Derek Thomas, Professor of Systematic Theology and Historical Theology, Reformed Theological Seminary, Atlanta
