Author : Koert van Bekkum
Publisher : BRILL
ISBN 13 : 9004337962
Total Pages : 343 pages
Book Rating : 4.61/5 ( download)
Book Synopsis Playing with Leviathan: Interpretation and Reception of Monsters from the Biblical World by : Koert van Bekkum
Download or read book Playing with Leviathan: Interpretation and Reception of Monsters from the Biblical World written by Koert van Bekkum and published by BRILL. This book was released on 2017-01-16 with total page 343 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.