Divination in Ancient Israel and Its Near Eastern Environment: A Socio-historical Investigation
- ISBN-10
- 1850753539
- ISBN-13
- 9781850753537
- Category
- Religion
- Pages
- 367
- Language
- English
- Published
- 1994
- Publisher
- A&C Black
- Author
- Frederick H. Cryer
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I am accordingly prepared to agree with J. McKay, who concludes that, “the Israelites. . . had their own astral lore, and venerated the stars in a fairly popular and superstitious manner. . . .”' This insight into the lack of an ...
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