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Interpretations of the Name Israel in Ancient Judaism and Some Early Christian Writings: From Victorious Athlete to Heavenly Champion
Interpretations of the Name Israel in Ancient Judaism and Some Early Christian Writings From Victorious Athlete to Heavenly Champion
Author: C. T. R. Hayward
Ancient peoples regarded names as indicative of character and destiny. The Jews were no exception. All Jews descended from Jacob, who was given the name Israel. The Bible seemed to explain this name as having to do with struggle. But generations following the Bible found in Israel references to seeing God, singing, ruling, being upright, angelic...  more »
ISBN-13: 9780199242375
ISBN-10: 0199242372
Publication Date: 8/11/2005
Pages: 412
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Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
Book Type: Hardcover
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