Background
Sparks, Kenton Lane was born on July 11, 1963 in Flemingsburg, Kentucky, United States. Son of Willard Morris and Nelma Jean.
(From the introduction: "When we speak of ethnicity, we ...)
From the introduction: "When we speak of ethnicity, we bring into view a particular kind of sentiment about group identity wherein groups of individuals view themselves as being alike by virtue of their common ancestry. It is something of a truism to point out that ethnicity has played an important role in the history of Judaism, both in the postbiblical era and prior to it....The reason for this interest is twofold. First, in virtually every discipline of the humanities, there seems to be a general unhappiness with the superficial way that scholars have handled the issues of culture and identity. More specifically, with respect to ancient Israel, recent biblical scholarly activity--both literary and historical--has raised serious doubts about the supposed origins and antiquity of Israelite ethnicity." With this agenda in view, Kent Sparks provides a summary of current studies in ethnicity and ethnic identity, then moves to a discussion of Israel's ancient Near Eastern context and expressions of ethnic identity in the written remains from surrounding nations. Turning next to ancient Israel itself, he examines texts generally considered early in Israel's history for information relevant to Israel's ethnic identity. Sparks then investigates the witness of the prophets and the historical materials relating to the Judean monarchy and the exilic period, looking for expressions of ethnic sentiment. His research will likely prove to be the foundation on which future study of the topic will be built.
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Sparks, Kenton Lane was born on July 11, 1963 in Flemingsburg, Kentucky, United States. Son of Willard Morris and Nelma Jean.
Bachelor in Biblical Studies, Johnson Bible College, Knoxville, 1985. Master of Business Administration Institutional Administration, Kennesaw State University, Marietta, Georgia, 1987. Master of Arts Old Testament, Columbia Biblical Seminary, South Carolina, 1990.
Doctor of Philosophy Hebrew Bible, University North Carolina- Chapel Hill, South Carolina, 1996.
Director technical services Columbia (South Carolina) International University Library., 1988-1990. Resident scholar Providence Baptist Church, Raleigh, North Carolina, since 1993. Chairman board Regent School Raleigh, since 1997.
(From the introduction: "When we speak of ethnicity, we ...)
Society Biblical Literature, Institute for Biblical Research, Catholic Biblical Association.
Son of; married Cheryl Bailey Sparks, August 20, 1988. Children: Emily, Cara.