{"product_id":"grounded-theology-in-the-hebrew-bible-exploring-the-cultural-context-that-formed-ancient-israel-9781540962539","title":"Grounded Theology in the Hebrew Bible: Exploring the Cultural Context That Formed Ancient Israel","description":"Many books focus on either the cultural contexts of ancient Israel or the theology of the Hebrew Scriptures. This unique and insightful work, coauthored by a biblical scholar with expertise in archaeology and a biblical theologian, bridges the gap between these two disciplines. This book shows readers how the everyday life of ancient Israelites shaped their relationship with God and how understanding their cultural context illuminates the profound connections between their world and their faith.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eGrounded Theology in the Hebrew Bible\u003c\/i\u003e explores topics such as households, food, marriage negotiations, covenants, warfare, and more. Each chapter begins by examining archaeological insights into the everyday practices and beliefs of ancient Israelites, shedding light on how these inform the theology that develops throughout Scripture. This approach enhances our understanding of ancient Israel's theologies.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFor the Bible student, pastor, or serious lay reader, this volume is an invitation to dig deeper into the cultural background and theology of the Hebrew Bible. The book includes suggestions for further reading, images, figures, and discussion questions.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eElizabeth Backfish\u003c\/b\u003e (PhD, Trinity International University) is associate professor of biblical studies at William Jessup University. She is the author of \u003ci\u003eHebrew Wordplay and Septuagint Translation Technique in the Fourth Book of the Psalter\u003c\/i\u003e and serves as theologian in residence at Granite Springs Church in Lincoln, California.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCynthia Shafer-Elliott\u003c\/b\u003e (PhD, University of Sheffield) is associate professor of Hebrew Bible \/ Old Testament at Baylor University in Waco, Texas, and an experienced field archaeologist in Israel. She is the author of numerous publications, including \u003ci\u003eFood in Ancient Judah\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Baker Academic","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51690527523090,"sku":"9781540962539","price":21.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_b4c96b65-ff5b-4b8b-87e7-d559cd444f86.jpg?v=1761738295","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/grounded-theology-in-the-hebrew-bible-exploring-the-cultural-context-that-formed-ancient-israel-9781540962539","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}