| Land, Credit and Crisis: Agrarian Finance in the Hebrew Bible Contributor(s): Guillaume, Philippe (Author) |
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ISBN: 1845539273 ISBN-13: 9781845539276 Publisher: Routledge OUR PRICE: $171.00 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: March 2014 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - History | Ancient - General - Religion | Biblical Studies - Old Testament - General - Religion | Biblical Criticism & Interpretation - General |
| Dewey: 221.833 |
| LCCN: 2010042254 |
| Series: Bibleworld |
| Physical Information: 1.2" H x 6.4" W x 9.1" (1.65 lbs) 304 pages |
| Themes: - Chronological Period - Ancient (To 499 A.D.) |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Land, Credit and Crisis presents a new understanding of the financial culture of the Bible. Biblical Palestine was characterized by an over-abundance of arable land combined with a chronic lack of manpower and agricultural credit - circumstances which lead to much prophetic fulminating against merchants and the rich. The book reveals how the financial instruments and institutions of the time reflected a tough economic realism and argues that the image of the biblical prophet as a champion of social justice must be revised. |