Cognitive Science and Ancient Israelite Religion - New Perspectives on Texts, Artifacts, and Culture (Hardcover)

In this book, Brett Maiden employs the tools, research, and theories from the cognitive science of religion to explore religious thought and behavior in ancient Israel. His study focuses on a key set of distinctions between intuitive and reflective types of cognitive processing, implicit and explicit concepts, and cognitively optimal and costly religious traditions. Through a series of case studies, Maiden examines a range of topics including popular and official religion, Deuteronomic theology, hybrid monsters in ancient iconography, divine cult statues in ancient Mesopotamia and the biblical idol polemics, and the Day of Atonement ritual in Leviticus 16. The range of media, including ancient texts, art, and archaeological data from ancient Israel, as well theoretical perspectives demonstrates how a dialogue between biblical scholars and cognitive researchers can be fostered.

General

Imprint:	Cambridge UniversityPress
Country of origin:	United Kingdom
Series:	Society for Old Testament Study Monographs
Release date:	October 2020
Authors:	Brett E. Maiden
Dimensions:	145 x 220 x 25mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Hardcover
Pages:	300
ISBN-13:	978-1-108-48778-8
Categories:	Books > Humanities > History > Asian / Middle Eastern history > General Books > Social sciences > Psychology > Cognition & cognitive psychology > General Books > Humanities > Religion & beliefs > Non-Christian religions > Judaism > General Books > Humanities > Religion & beliefs > Non-Christian sacred works & liturgy > Sacred texts > General Books > Humanities > Religion & beliefs > Aspects of religions (non-Christian) > Religious life & practice > General Books > Humanities > Religion & beliefs > Christianity > The Bible > Old Testament > General Books > History > Asian / Middle Eastern history > General Books > Religion & Spirituality > Aspects of religions (non-Christian) > Religious life & practice > General Books > Religion & Spirituality > Christianity > The Bible > Old Testament > General Books > Religion & Spirituality > Non-Christian religions > Judaism > General Books > Religion & Spirituality > Non-Christian sacred works & liturgy > Sacred texts > General Books > Christianity > The Bible > Old Testament Promotions
LSN:	1-108-48778-5
Barcode:	9781108487788

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