Caring for the Dead in Ancient Israel
(Book #27 in the Archaeology and Biblical Studies Series)
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In Caring for the Dead in Ancient Israel, Kerry M. Sonia examines the commemoration and care for the dead in ancient Israel against the broader cultural backdrop of West Asia. This cult of dead kin, often referred to as ancestor cult, comprised a range of ritual practices in which the living provided food and drink offerings, constructed commemorative monuments, invoked the names of the dead, and protected their remains. This ritual care negotiated...
Format:Paperback
Language:English
ISBN:1628372850
ISBN13:9781628372854
Release Date:November 2020
Publisher:SBL Press
Length:264 Pages
Weight:0.86 lbs.
Dimensions:0.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"
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