Poetic Heroes The Literary Commemorations of Warriors and Warrior Culture in the Early Biblical World |
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| Author:
| Smith, Mark S. |
| ISBN: | 978-0-8028-6792-6 |
| Publication Date: | Sep 2014 |
| Publisher: | William B. Eerdmans Publishing Company
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| Book Format: | Paperback |
| List Price: | USD $55.00 |
Book Description:
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Warfare exerts a magnetic power, even a terrible attraction, in its emphasis on glory, honor, and duty. In order to face the terror of war, it is necessary to face how our biblical traditions have made it attractive -- even alluring.In this book Mark Smith undertakes an extensive exploration of "poetic heroes" across a number of ancient culture
Warfare exerts a magnetic power, even a terrible attraction, in its emphasis on glory, honor, and duty. In order to face the terror of war, it is necessary to face how our biblical traditions have made it attractive -- even alluring.In this book Mark Smith undertakes an extensive exploration of "poetic heroes" across a number of ancient culture