Kelle, Brad E. 1973- editor. Ames, Frank Ritchel editor. Wright, Jacob L. editor. text bibliography Electronic books. gau 2014 monographic eng 1 online resource. "Warfare, Ritual, and Symbol in Biblical and Modern Contexts is a collection of fifteen essays about rituals of war and their function. Comparative and interdisciplinary approaches are applied to texts in the Hebrew Bible, which are read in light of ancient Near Eastern literature, artifacts, and iconography and contemporary ritual and social theory. Introductory and concluding essays evaluate each contribution, locate contributions in the history of scholarship, and propose promising directions for further research. A majority of the essays were presented in 2010-12 sessions of the SBL's Warfare in Ancient Israel Section"-- edited by Brad Kelle, Frank R. Ames, and Jacob L. Wright. Includes bibliographical references and index. War Biblical teaching Criticism, interpretation, etc Middle Eastern literature History and criticism RELIGION / Biblical Studies / Old Testament RELIGION / Judaism / Sacred Writings BS1199.W2 221.8/355 (DLC) 2014002894 (OCoLC)869367690 Society of Biblical Literature. 9781589839595 (electronic bk.) 1589839595 (electronic bk.) http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&scope=site&db=nlebk&db=nlabk&AN=795594 http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&scope=site&db=nlebk&db=nlabk&AN=795594 N$T 140620 20200709060141.0 ocn881522890 eng