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Challenging the Beast, Challenging Empire: A Literary-Critical, Comparative, and Theological Reading of the Primeval History(Studies in Old Testament)

Challenging the Beast, Challenging Empire: A Literary-Critical, Comparative, and Theological Reading of the Primeval History(Studies in Old Testament)


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The relationship of Primeval History to the ancient Near Eastern world has long been the subject of academic interest. In this unique study, Dr. Tamás Czövek offers a new perspective on Genesis 1-11 through the previously unexamined lens of kingship, city, and cult. Utilizing a comprehensive, comparative exegesis of the Primeval History with Mesopotamian literature, Dr. Czövek compellingly argues for a reading of Primeval History as a counter-narrative to that of Babylon - one that criticizes Babylon's hierarchical society, imperial politics, and culture - and illuminates the way Primeval History subverts shared themes to tell a new story of the image of God in humanity. Biblical scholars will be enriched and challenged in this timely work, bringing deep-rooted insights from these ancient communities into relevance for today.

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TAMÁS CZÖVEK has a PhD from the University of Wales, UK, and is an ordained minister in the Reformed Church in Hungary. He lectures at Pentecostal Theological College, and John Wesley Theological College, Budapest, Hungary.

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Tamás Czövek's work brings a fresh and original reading of the Bible's Primeval History, Genesis 1-11, and especially its concluding narrative, the Tower of Babel story. In a time when synchronic studies have, often refreshingly, replaced earlier diachronic studies, Dr. Czövek's fresh and close reading of this ancient text will be required reading for anyone seriously interacting with Genesis 1-11. Carl E. Armerding, PhD Emeritus Professor of Old Testament, Regent College, Canada Tamás Czövek presents an impressive concept for the understanding of the Primeval History. He works out the power-critical function of the PH, in which the focus is on the commoners, the land, and the justice - thus challenging the empire. This contribution to the historical-critical understanding of the Primeval History is well worth reading and of great contemporary political relevance. Benjamin Ziemer, PhD Faculty of Theology, Old Testament, Martin-Luther-Universität, Halle-Wittenberg, Germany


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  • ISBN-13: 9781839739897
  • Publisher: Langham Publishing
  • Publisher Imprint: Langham Academic
  • Height: 229 mm
  • No of Pages: 236
  • Returnable: N
  • Spine Width: 13 mm
  • Weight: 322 gr
  • ISBN-10: 1839739894
  • Publisher Date: 30 Nov 2025
  • Binding: Paperback
  • Language: English
  • Returnable: N
  • Series Title: Studies in Old Testament
  • Sub Title: A Literary-Critical, Comparative, and Theological Reading of the Primeval History
  • Width: 152 mm


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