Canaanites and Their Land: The Tradition of the Canaanites

by Niels Peter Lemche

Publisher:

Sheffield Academic Press

, 1999

The term "Canaanite" can have multiple meanings in the Old Testament. In his distinguished work, Canaanites and Their Land: The Tradition of the Canaanites, biblical scholar Niels Peter Lemche meticulously scrutinizes the Canaanites—who they are and what kind of role they played in the Scriptures. Lemche's extensive research into Old Testament interpretation and his involvement in the biblical minimalism movement make his book the perfect companion while studying the Canaanites. Pastors, teachers, students, and laity will all greatly benefit from his wisdom and scholastic background in this field.

With Logos, Canaanites and Their Land: The Tradition of the Canaanites is easily searchable, and you can quickly reference Scriptures mentioned in this book. Lemche's compendium will be the perfect addition to anyone's Old Testament resources, and the electronic format will make utilizing this resource a breeze.

Key Features

• Detailed study of the Canaanites in the Old Testament
• Index of biblical references

Product Details

• Title: Canaanites and Their Land: The Tradition of the Canaanites
• Author: Niels Peter Lemche
• Publisher: JSOT Press
• Publication Date: 1991
• Pages: 196

About Niels Peter Lemche

Niels Peter Lemche is professor of theology at the University of Copenhagen. He is the author of ten books and founder and editor of the Scandinavian Journal of the Old Testament. Dr. Lemche has received many grants and was head of the Copenhagen Dead Sea Scrolls Initiative until 1999.

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