Eisenbrauns sent this out this morning. Their “deal of the weekend” is Lowell Handy’s book, Among the Host of Heaven. It’s essential for the divine council in Canaanite thought. It will expire this weekend.
A 30-Point Overview of the Divine Council Worldview by Ronn Johnson
One of the challenges of introducing people to the Divine Council worldview is that the subject can sound stranger than it actually is. For modern readers, talk of gods, sons of God, heavenly councils, cosmic geography, spiritual powers, sacred space, and the...
I just ordered the book and an Enuma Elish cuneiform mug. Can’t wait to read it. I am a happy camper. Thank you Dr. Heiser for the recommendation.
One of the things I best like about your site is the heads up on stuff like this. I ordered the book on your recommendation. Also, bought into the divine council bibliography even though it was already funded just so I could get access. Money well spent even if it goes to the next project. You don’t find recommendations like this anywhere else on the web. Thanks for all you do as far as resource recommendations are concerned.
Btw: you haven’t mentioned it in ages but I still go back to your Shelfari page just to look at resources.
Greg – the Shelfari page is one of my favorite resources too! I’ve spent a lot of money on Amazon because of it.
man, you’re serious!