A Reader of Ancient Near Eastern Texts

A Reader of Ancient Near Eastern Texts
Author: Michael D. Coogan
Publisher: OUP USA
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2012-10-11
Genre: Bibles
ISBN: 9780195324921

This is a collection of ancient Near Eastern texts relevant to the study of the Old Testament. The texts have been selected from the vast body of written materials in many different languages and in a variety of media from the ancient Near East (including Egypt) from the third millennium bce to the turn of the era.

Readings from the Ancient Near East

Readings from the Ancient Near East
Author: Bill T. Arnold
Publisher: Baker Academic
Total Pages: 242
Release: 2002-09
Genre: History
ISBN: 0801022924

Comprehensive, up-to-date collection of primary source documents (creation accounts, epic literature, etc.) gives insight into the Ancient Near East and the Old Testament.

Ancient Near Eastern Thought and the Old Testament

Ancient Near Eastern Thought and the Old Testament
Author: John H. Walton
Publisher: Baker Academic
Total Pages: 384
Release: 2018-05-15
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 1493414364

Leading evangelical scholar John Walton surveys the cultural context of the ancient Near East, bringing insight to the interpretation of specific Old Testament passages. This new edition of a top-selling textbook has been thoroughly updated and revised throughout to reflect the refined thinking of a mature scholar. It includes over 30 illustrations. Students and pastors who want to deepen their understanding of the Old Testament will find this a helpful and instructive study.

The Ancient Near East

The Ancient Near East
Author: James B. Pritchard
Publisher: Princeton University Press
Total Pages: 508
Release: 2011
Genre: History
ISBN: 0691147264

Two classic illustrated anthologies, now combined in one convenient volume James Pritchard's classic anthologies of the ancient Near East have introduced generations of readers to texts essential for understanding the peoples and cultures of this important region. Now these two enduring works have been combined and integrated into one convenient and richly illustrated volume, with a new foreword that puts the translations in context. With more than 130 reading selections and 300 photographs of ancient art, architecture, and artifacts, this volume provides a stimulating introduction to some of the most significant and widely studied texts of the ancient Near East, including the Epic of Gilgamesh, the Creation Epic (Enuma elish), the Code of Hammurabi, and the Baal Cycle. For students of history, religion, the Bible, archaeology, and anthropology, this anthology provides a wealth of material for understanding the ancient Near East. Represents the diverse cultures and languages of the ancient Near East—Sumerian, Akkadian, Egyptian, Hittite, Ugaritic, Canaanite, and Aramaic—in a wide range of genres: Historical texts Legal texts and treaties Inscriptions Hymns Didactic and wisdom literature Oracles and prophecies Love poetry and other literary texts Letters New foreword puts the classic translations in context More than 300 photographs document ancient art, architecture, and artifacts related to the texts Fully indexed

From an Antique Land

From an Antique Land
Author: Carl S. Ehrlich
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield
Total Pages: 523
Release: 2009
Genre: Middle Eastern literature
ISBN: 074254334X

Sumerian literature / Gonzalo Rubio -- Egyptian literature / Susan Tower Hollis -- Akkadian literature / Benjamin R. Foster -- Hittite literature / Gary Beckman -- Canaanite literature / Wayne T. Pitard -- Hebrew/Israelite literature / Carl S. Ehrlich -- Aramaic literature / Ingo Kottsieper.

Ancient Near Eastern Themes in Biblical Theology

Ancient Near Eastern Themes in Biblical Theology
Author: Jeffrey Jay Niehaus
Publisher: Kregel Academic
Total Pages: 205
Release: 2008
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 0825493544

Tracing parallels between biblical accounts and pagan cultures of the ancient Near East, Niehaus explores creation and flood narratives; literary and legal forms; and the acts of deities and the God of the Bible. He reveals not just cultural similarities but spiritual dimensions of common thought and practice, providing an overarching view of the story of the Bible. - Publisher.

The Ancient Near East

The Ancient Near East
Author: Dr. John L. McLaughlin
Publisher: Abingdon Press
Total Pages: 166
Release: 2012-10-01
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 1426765509

The cultures of the great empires of the ancient Near East from Egypt to Mesopotamia influenced Israel's religion, literature, and laws because of Israel's geographic location and political position situation. Anyone who wishes to understand the Old Testament texts and the history of ancient Israel must become familiar with the history, literature, and society of the surrounding kingdoms that at times controlled the region. Brief in presentation yet broad in scope, Ancient Near East will introduce students to the information and ideas essential to understanding the texts of the Old Testament while clarifying difficult issues concerning the relationship between Israel and its neighbors. Abingdon Essential Guides fulfill the need for brief, substantive, yet highly accessible introductions to the core disciplines in biblical, theological, and religious studies.

Religions of the Ancient Near East

Religions of the Ancient Near East
Author: Daniel C. Snell
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Total Pages: 193
Release: 2010-11-22
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 1139495054

This 2011 book is a history of religious life in the Ancient Near East from the beginnings of agriculture to Alexander the Great's invasion in the 300s BCE. Daniel C. Snell traces key developments in the history, daily life and religious beliefs of the people of Ancient Mesopotamia, Egypt, Israel and Iran. His research investigates the influence of those ideas on the West, with particular emphasis on how religious ideas from this historical and cultural milieu still influence the way modern cultures and religions view the world. Designed to be accessible to students and readers with no prior knowledge of the period, the book uses fictional vignettes to add interest to its material, which is based on careful study of archaeological remains and preserved texts. The book will provide a thoughtful summary of the Ancient Near East and includes a comprehensive bibliography to guide readers in further study of related topics.

Ancient Israelite Literature in Its Cultural Context

Ancient Israelite Literature in Its Cultural Context
Author: John H. Walton
Publisher: Zondervan
Total Pages: 264
Release: 1994-07
Genre: Literary Collections
ISBN: 9780310365914

This book surveys within the various literary genres (cosmologies, personal archives and epics, hymns, and prayers) parallels between the Bible and Ancient Near Eastern literature.

The Study of the Ancient Near East in the Twenty-first Century

The Study of the Ancient Near East in the Twenty-first Century
Author: Jerrold S. Cooper
Publisher: Eisenbrauns
Total Pages: 438
Release: 1996
Genre: History
ISBN: 9780931464966

Sixteen essays from the Albright conference held at the Johns Hopkins University charting the course of ancient Near Eastern studies in the twenty-first century. This landmark volume is essential reading for both students and scholars.