Based on ninety themes such as "The Wonder of Love," "Of Mothers and Fathers," "Of Being a Child," or "Of Rich and Poor," this book examines aspects of humanity in the Old Testament. It places exegetical insights within the context of a historical anthropology of the Ancient Near East and demonstrates their relevance for theological discussions about humanity. The book connects diverse approaches, opens up a wide spectrum, and particularly offers new interpretative suggestions in the field of iconography. It provides theologians, scholars of religion and antiquity with a compendium of anthropology, and offers pastoral caregivers a wealth of topics and points of reference for preaching and teaching.