Deuteronomy 28 and the Aramaic Curse Tradition

This study considers the relationship of Deuteronomy 28 to the curse traditions of the ancient Near East. It focuses on the linguistic and cultural means of the transmission of these traditions to the book of Deuteronomy.

About the author

Laura Quick completed her doctorate in Hebrew Bible at the University of Oxford. She is Assistant Professor in the Department of Religion and the Program in Judaic Studies at Princeton University. Her broad research interests include the composition and transmission of biblical literature through the scribal culture of ancient Israel, and the on-going interaction of this tradition with the literatures of the surrounding nations of the ancient Near East.

Summary

This study considers the relationship of Deuteronomy 28 to the curse traditions of the ancient Near East. It focuses on the linguistic and cultural means of the transmission of these traditions to the book of Deuteronomy.

Product details

• Authors: Laura Quick, Laura (Assistant Professor Quick, Quick Laura
• Publisher: Oxford University Press
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 30.11.2017
• EAN: 9780198810933
• ISBN: 978-0-19-881093-3
• No. of pages: 230
• Series: Oxford Theology and Religion Monographs; Oxford Theology and Religion Monographs; Oxford Theology and Religion M
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > Religion/theology > Christianity; HISTORY / Ancient / General, RELIGION / Christianity / General, Middle East, Christianity, Ancient History, Ancient history: to c 500 CE, Criticism and exegesis of sacred texts, BCE to c 500 CE, BCE period – Protohistory, Biblical Studies & Exegesis, Old Testaments