Revisions of the Night: Politics and Promises in the Patriarchal Dreams of Genesis

by Diana Lipton

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An intriguing and subtle study of five Genesis dreams: Abimelech's (20.1-18), Jacob's (28.10-22; 31.10-13), Laban's (31.24) and Abraham's (15.1-21). Like many of their ancient Near Eastern counterparts, all occur at times of uncertainty, concern status, and emphasize divine involvement in human affairs. At a deeper level, they also address doubts arising from God's promise of land, descendants and a unique role for Israel among the nations. Their...

Format:Paperback

Language:English

ISBN:1441120556

ISBN13:9781441120557

Release Date:November 2009

Publisher:Sheffield Academic Press

Length:288 Pages

Weight:0.79 lbs.

Dimensions:0.5" x 6.1" x 9.2"

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Religion Religion & Spirituality

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