Liane Feldman
The Consuming Fire: The Complete Priestly Source, from Creation to the Promised Land
The Consuming Fire: The Complete Priestly Source, from Creation to the Promised Land
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The "Priestly Source," also known as "P," is a largely unknown story of the founding of ancient Israel and its religion, embedded within the Bible. It offers a distinctive account of the origins of the people of Israel and their relationship with their god, Yahweh. The Consuming Fire by Liane Feldman presents this material on its own, offering an opportunity to expand our understanding of ancient traditions and find something new and beautiful at the source.
Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 296 pages
Publication date: 11 April 2023
Publisher: University of California Press
Unveiling an ancient foundation myth and literary tour de force, concealed within the modern Bible, lies a largely unknown story of the founding of ancient Israel and its religion. Interwoven with other ancient tales more than two thousand years ago in the process of creating the Torah, this story has been painstakingly reconstructed by generations of scholars, known as the "Priestly Source" or "P." The complete text of the Priestly Source has not appeared until now, both in Hebrew and English, on its own.
Beginning with the creation of the world and ending at the edge of the promised land, the Priestly Source offers a distinctive account of the origins of the people of Israel and a unique perspective on their relationship with their god, Yahweh. In contrast to what we find in the Bible today, this perspective presents a unique perspective on the origins of the people of Israel and their relationship with their god, Yahweh.
The Consuming Fire, with a translation by Liane Feldman, an authority on the text, presents this fascinating material on its own, offering an opportunity to expand our understanding of ancient traditions and to discover something new and beautiful at their source. By presenting this material in its original form, The Consuming Fire allows us to delve deeper into the rich tapestry of ancient beliefs and practices, shedding light on the origins of our modern world.
Weight: 268g
Dimension: 364 x 185 x 27 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780520383654
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