Grounded Theology in the Hebrew Bible
Exploring the Cultural Context That Formed Ancient Israel
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- Format
- E-Book
- ISBN
- 9781493451579
- Pub. Date
- Oct 2025
- SRP
- $29.99
About
Many books focus on either the cultural contexts of ancient Israel or the theology of the Hebrew Scriptures. This unique and insightful work, coauthored by a biblical scholar with expertise in archaeology and a biblical theologian, bridges the gap between these two disciplines. The goal of this book is to show readers how understanding Israel's cultural context and daily life deepens our insight into their views on God and the practice of their faith.
Grounded Theology in the Hebrew Bible explores topics such as households, food, marriage negotiations, covenants, warfare, and more. Each chapter begins by examining archaeological insights into the everyday practices and beliefs of ancient Israelites, shedding light on how these inform the theology that develops through Scripture. This approach enhances our understanding of ancient Israel's theologies.
For the Bible student, pastor, or serious lay reader, this volume is an invitation to dig deeper into the cultural background and theology of the Hebrew Bible. The book includes suggestions for further reading, images, figures, and discussion questions.
The Authors
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Elizabeth Backfish
Elizabeth Backfish (PhD, Trinity International University) is associate professor of biblical studies at William Jessup University. She is the author of Hebrew Wordplay and Septuagint Translation Technique in the Fourth Book of the Psalter and serves as...
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Cynthia Shafer-Elliott
Cynthia Shafer-Elliott (PhD, University of Sheffield) is associate professor of Hebrew Bible/Old Testament at Baylor University in Waco, Texas. She is the author of numerous publications, including the book Food in Ancient Judah, and she is an...
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