... or Christian Old Testament continued the traditions of ancient Canaan. Biblical laws are part of the indigenous legal traditions of the ancient Near East. Stories of the creation of the earth, mankind, animals, and plants along with the flood recountings are similar to other non-Jewish stories. Wisdom literature in the form of prose and poetry of the Bible also shares many characteristics with other cultures similar genres. Ultimately ... the Jews developed their unique religious system and the concept of one God, but it ... ...

• Word Count: 2927
• Approx Pages: 12
• Grade Level: High School

... the domesticated vines to thrive. The detail also makes it clear that the ability of the vineyard to thrive depends on God's willingness to tend the vineyard, with God as the caretaker looking after the needs of vineyard.3 Isaiah 5:3 suggests that the men of Judah are the vineyard, the plants of the Lord. Isaiah 5:7 also directly identifies the Lord as responsible for tending the vineyard ... and associates vineyard with the house of Israel. Using the concept of a vineyard as a metaphor for people or groups is not unique to Isaiah ... suitable for wine. These are the only grapes that a...

• Word Count: 4115
• Approx Pages: 16
• Has Bibliography
• Grade Level: High School