Playing with Leviathan Interpretation and Reception of Monsters from the Biblical World

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Playing with Leviathan Interpretation and Reception of Monsters from the Biblical World

Author	: Koert van Bekkum
File Size	: 42,5 Mb
Publisher	: BRILL
Language	: English
Release Date	: 16 January 2017
ISBN	: 9789004337961
Pages	: 343 pages

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Playing with Leviathan Interpretation and Reception of Monsters from the Biblical World by Koert van Bekkum Book PDF Summary

Playing with Leviathan explores the theological meaning of Leviathan and other monsters from the biblical world by studying their ancient Near Eastern background and their attestation in biblical texts, early and rabbinic Judaism, Christian theology, Early Modern art and film.

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