Gods in the Desert - Religions of the Ancient Near East (Paperback)

Gods in the Desert explores the fascinating religious cultures of the ancient Near East. From the mysterious pyramids, tombs, and temples of Egypt to the powerful heroes, gods, and legends of Mesopotamia, Glenn Holland guides readers through the early religions that are the root of many of today's major faiths. Holland compares the religions of ancient Egypt, Mesopotamia, and Syria-Palestine, including Israel and Judah, from the Neolithic era through the conquest of Alexander the Great. He provides a historical survey of each region, then discusses the gods, the rulers, the afterlife, and the worship rituals. This accessible overview makes clear how these religions converged and diverged, and are intimately connected to many of the religions we recognize today, sometimes in surprising ways.

General

Imprint:	Rowman & Littlefield Publishers
Country of origin:	United States
Release date:	October 2010
First published:	October 2010
Authors:	Glenn S. Holland
Dimensions:	230 x 152 x 22mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback - Trade
Pages:	309
ISBN-13:	978-0-7425-6227-1
Categories:	Books > Humanities > History > Asian / Middle Eastern history > General Books > Humanities > Religion & beliefs > General > Comparative religion Books > Humanities > Religion & beliefs > General > History of religion Books > History > Asian / Middle Eastern history > General Books > Religion & Spirituality > General > Comparative religion Books > Religion & Spirituality > General > History of religion
LSN:	0-7425-6227-1
Barcode:	9780742562271

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