Mythology and Lament

'... the in-depth treatment of the vocabulary used in both biblical Hebrew texts and in comparative ancient Near Eastern literature, grounds the argument in a solid scholarship.' Scripture Bulletin 'An illuminating study on a difficult set of prophetic texts.' International Review of Biblical Studies '... this volume makes a significant contribution to the debate about the origins, purpose, and contemporary relevance of these collections of oracles.' Journal for the Study of the Old Testament 'Geyer can help evangelical interpreters be more aware of the mythical and ritual imagery prophets have incorporated into their oracles - a tribute to their literary creativity.' Journal of the Evangelical Theological Society ’The study is full of interest...’ Journal of Theological Studies

• Contents: Preface; Part I Introductory: What are the oracles about the nations about?; Form and structure of the oracles about the nations. Part II The Myths: Isaiah 14.4-23; Ezekiel 27 and the cosmic ship; Ezekiel 31 and the cosmic tree. Part III Yahweh: The day of Yahweh; The Yahweh passages. Part IV Myth and Lament: Sumerian lamentations; The lament passages in ON-IJE. Part V Sample Text Analysis: About Moab. Part VI Conclusions and Implications: Lament and myth and liturgy. Bibliography; Indexes.