From an Antique Land - An Introduction to Ancient Near Eastern Literature (Paperback)

Many of the world's first written records have been found in the area of the Ancient Near East, in what is today known as the Middle East. While many people are familiar with the ancient Israelite literature recorded in the Hebrew Bible, most Near Eastern literature remains a mystery. From an Antique Land lifts the veil from these fascinating writings, explaining the ancient stories in the context of their cultures. From the invention of writing through the conquest of Alexander the Great, expert scholars examine literature originally written in Egyptian, Sumerian, Akkadian, Hittite, Ugaritic, Canaanite, Hebrew, and Aramaic. Each chapter includes an overview of the culture, a discussion of literary genres, and descriptions and short analyses of the major literary works. Photos of archaeological remains further illustrate these people and their writings.

General

Imprint:	Rowman & Littlefield Publishers
Country of origin:	United States
Release date:	June 2011
First published:	July 2011
Editors:	Carl S. Ehrlich
Contributors:	Gary Beckman • Benjamin R Foster • Susan Tower Hollis • Ingo Kottsieper • Wayne T Pitard • Gonzalo Rubio
Dimensions:	230 x 160 x 33mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback
Pages:	522
ISBN-13:	978-0-7425-4335-5
Categories:	Books > Humanities > Religion & beliefs > General > History of religion Books > Religion & Spirituality > General > History of religion
LSN:	0-7425-4335-8
Barcode:	9780742543355

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