Biblical Games: Game Theory and the Hebrew Bible

Brams, Steven J.

Published by MIT Press (2003), Cambridge [MA], 2003

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orig.cloth Minor rubbing. VG. Textual charts. 23x15cm, xvi,220 pp Contents: The Creation and Its Aftermath: The Creation of the World; The Question of Free Will; The Imposition of Constraints; Eve's Temptation by the Serpent; Eve's Offer to Adam; The Punishment of Adam and Eve; The Meaning of Faith: Abraham's Sacrifice; Jephthah's Sacrifice; Other Interpretations and Conclusions; Family Conflict: Cain And Abel; Jacob and Esau; Joseph and His Brothers; Protracted Conflict: Enter Moses; God the Agent Provocateur; The Main Event; A New Challenge; Dissension, More Retribution; Conclusions; Just Agreements and Wise Arbitration: Rahab and the Spies; Joshua' s Deception by the Gibeonites; Solomon's Wisdom; Royal Conflict: Saul's Tenuous Position; Conflict with David; Esther's Intercession; Conflict Between the Sexes: A Love Triangle: Nabal, Abigail, and David; Samson's Revenge; The Cashiering of Queen Vashti; Theory, Evidence, and Findings: Evaluation of the Theory; Evaluation of the Evidence; Concluding Remarks on God; Beyond Biblical Games: What if Abraham Had Refused to Sacrifice Isaac; The Revelation Game; Conclusions. Seller Inventory # 011425

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Title: Biblical Games: Game Theory and the Hebrew ...

Publisher: MIT Press (2003), Cambridge [MA]

Publication Date: 2003

Binding: Hardcover

Condition: Minor rubbing. VG.