Of Wings and Wheels: a Synthetic Study of the Biblical Cherubim |
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| Author:
| Wood, Alice |
| ISBN: | 978-1-283-39726-1 |
| Publication Date: | Jan 2008 |
| Publisher: | De Gruyter, Inc.
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| Book Format: | Ebook |
| List Price: | USD $151.20 |
Book Description:
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This monograph is a study of the physical form and cultic function of the cherubim, the winged supernatural creatures that are mentioned ninetyone times in the Hebrew Bible. Although prioritising the textual evidence, this study also looks at relevant semantic and archaeological data and assesses its value in interpreting the cherubim.
This monograph is a study of the physical form and cultic function of the cherubim, the winged supernatural creatures that are mentioned ninetyone times in the Hebrew Bible. Although prioritising the textual evidence, this study also looks at relevant semantic and archaeological data and assesses its value in interpreting the cherubim.