Arnold, Bill T.
Readings from the Ancient Near East: Primary Sources for Old Testament Study (Encountering Biblical Studies)
- ISBN 13:
- 9780801022920
- author:
- Arnold, Bill T.
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Baker Academic
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2002
- Pages:
- 240
- Dimensions:
- 178mm X 229mm
- Genre:
- Biblical archaeology
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Readings from the Ancient Near East provides a unique opportunity to engage with primary source texts from the ancient world that underpin our understanding of the Old Testament. This collection of readings spans over two thousand years, featuring Sumerian creation accounts, epic literature from Mesopotamia, cultic ritual texts from Egypt, and prophetic references from Syria. By exploring these primary sources, students can gain a deeper understanding of the historical and theological context in which the Old Testament was written. This volume is designed to be accessible to those with little or no knowledge of the ancient Near East, making it an ideal resource for professors, students, pastors, Sunday school teachers, and serious lay readers. With its comprehensive selection of primary sources, Readings from the Ancient Near East will become a valuable tool in any study of the Old Testament.
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