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The Consuming Fire
The Complete Priestly Source, from Creation to the Promised Land
Series: World Literature in Translation
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This book suits readers interested in biblical scholarship, religious studies, and ancient traditions, as well as those seeking a deeper understanding of the foundations of the Israelite faith and the Bible's origins.
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Uncovering an ancient foundation myth, and literary tour de force, obscured within the modern Bible.
Embedded within the Bible lies a largely unknown story of the founding of ancient Israel and its religion, interwoven with other ancient tales nearly two thousand years ago in the process of creating the Torah. Generations of scholars have painstakingly worked to recreate the “Priestly Source,” also known as “P.” The complete text has not appeared until now on its own in either Hebrew or English.
Beginning with the creation of the world and ending at the edge of the promised land, the Priestly Source offers a distinctive account of the origins of the people of Israel and a unique perspective on their relationship with their god, Yahweh—one in stark contrast to what is found when we read the Bible now. With a translation by Liane Feldman, an authority on the text, The Consuming Fire reveals the mythical foundation for the practice of sacrifice in ancient Israelite and Jewish religion. By presenting this fascinating material on its own, The Consuming Fire offers an opportunity to expand our understanding of ancient traditions and to find something new and beautiful at the source.
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Publishers Weekly praises it as a "standout addition" with diligent scholarship and a readable, modern translation accessible to a broad audience, calling it "riveting." The Reporter notes it offers an exciting and intriguing way to think about the Bible. Reading Religion commends the outstanding translation and anticipates further work by Feldman with similar acuity and knowledge.
Book Details
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ISBN: 9780520383654
Publisher: University of California Press
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 11 April 2023
Country: United States
Imprint: University of California Press
Illustration: 2 b-w illustrations
Audience: Professional and scholarly
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 23.0mm
Width: 127.0mm
Height: 197.0mm
Weight: 272g
Pages: 296
About the Author
Liane M. Feldman is Assistant Professor in the Skirball Department of Hebrew and Judaic Studies at New York University. She is author of The Story of Sacrifice: Ritual and Narrative in the Priestly Source.
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