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Death, burial and afterlife in the biblical world : how the Israelites and their neighbors treated the dead. / by Rachel S. Hallote

by Rachel Hallote

This study examines the archaeological, literary, and artistic evidence of ancient Israelite burial practices. It traces how these customs evolved through historical encounters to shape modern Jewish and Christian attitudes towards death, burial, and the afterlife.

Accession 4822 ISBN 9781566634014 Publisher Ivan R. Dee
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