Essays on Ancient Israel in Its Near Eastern Context

Essays on Ancient Israel in Its Near Eastern Context
Author: Nadav Naʼaman
Publisher: Eisenbrauns
Total Pages: 498
Release: 2006-01-01
Genre: Bible
ISBN: 1575061287

Reflecting the breadth and interconnectedness of Professor Na'aman's research areas, this volume contains contributions on archaeology, ancient Near East (other than ancient Israel), Israel's ancient history and historiography, and biblical studies. --from publisher description.

The Bible and the Ancient Near East

The Bible and the Ancient Near East
Author: G. Ernest Wright
Publisher: Eisenbrauns
Total Pages: 410
Release: 1979-06-30
Genre: History
ISBN: 9781575061887

Paperback reprint (2010) of the Eisenbrauns 1979 edition.

Windows to the Ancient World of the Hebrew Bible

Windows to the Ancient World of the Hebrew Bible
Author: Bill T. Arnold
Publisher: Eisenbrauns
Total Pages: 286
Release: 2014
Genre: RELIGION
ISBN: 9781575063027

This honorary volume of scholarly essays celebrates Dr. Samuel Greengus, Julian Morgenstern Professor of Bible and Near Eastern Literature and Professor of Semitic Languages at Hebrew Union College-Jewish Institute of Religion, esteemed teacher and mentor. The contributions are varied in scope, including studies of biblical texts and the ancient Near East. Together, the essays demonstrate the rich and vast field that is the study of the Hebrew Bible and thus highlight the profound and broad influence that Samuel Greengus has had on multiple generations of students, now scholars in a field that he has helped shape. Windows to the Ancient World of the Hebrew Bible is sure to delight the reader and holds unique importance for students of the Hebrew Bible and ancient Near East. It presents innovative research and heralds fine scholarship, representative of an even finer scholar.

Biblical & Near Eastern Essays

Biblical & Near Eastern Essays
Author: Carmel McCarthy
Publisher: A&C Black
Total Pages: 402
Release: 2004-03-11
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 0826446639

This collection of essays contains a wide range of topics reflecting the depth and breadth of interest of the scholar in whose honour they were commissioned - Kevin J. Cathcart. The central focus is Near Eastern, and covers a range of philological, linguistic, exegetical, historical and interpretative issues. The Near Eastern languages examined include Akkadian, Arabic, Aramaic, Ethiopic, Hebrew, Septuagintal Greek, Syriac and Ugaritic, while exegetical and text-critical topics include treatments of issues in Deuteronomy, 1 Kings, Isaiah, Amos, Psalms and the Song of Songs. Hermeneutical and historical essays touch on Ancient Israel's history and its interpretation, as well as on the significance of such individuals as the consular official John Dickson, E.H. Palmer in the Cambridge Libraries, William Lithgow of Lanark, and the contribution to Semitic epigraphy of the explorer Julius Euting. This is volume 375 in the Journal for the Study of the Old Testament Supplement series.

Ve-’Ed Ya‘aleh (Gen 2

Ve-’Ed Ya‘aleh (Gen 2
Author: Peter Machinist
Publisher: SBL Press
Total Pages: 560
Release: 2021-09-17
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 0884145379

Sixty-six colleagues, friends, and former students of Edward L. Greenstein present essays honoring him upon his retirement. Throughout Greenstein's half-century career he demonstrated expertise in a host of areas astonishing in its breadth and depth, and each of the essays in these two volumes focuses on an area of particular interest to him. Volume 1 includes essays on ancient Near Eastern studies, Biblical Hebrew and Northwest Semitic languages, and biblical law and narrative. Volume 2 includes essays on biblical wisdom and poetry, biblical reception and exegesis, and postmodern readings of the Bible.

Writing and Ancient Near East Society

Writing and Ancient Near East Society
Author: Alan Ralph Millard
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing USA
Total Pages: 320
Release: 2005-10-27
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 0567026914

Series of papers on the general topic of writing and its uses and significance for wider ancient Near Eastern society, based on a colloquium in honor of Professor Alan Millard held in Liverpool in May 2003.

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.

Built by Wisdom, Established by Understanding

Built by Wisdom, Established by Understanding
Author: Adele Berlin
Publisher: Eisenbrauns
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2013
Genre: History
ISBN: 9781934309483

"Essays on the literary structure, word play, and other literary facets of biblical and ancient near eastern literature, including Babylonian, Assyrian, and Ugaritic literature"--ECIP Summary.

Writing and Rewriting History in Ancient Israel and Near Eastern Cultures

Writing and Rewriting History in Ancient Israel and Near Eastern Cultures
Author: Isaac Kalimi
Publisher: Harrassowitz
Total Pages: 250
Release: 2020-02-05
Genre: Bible
ISBN: 9783447113632

Most of the papers collected in this volume were delivered at the conference held in June 2018, Mainz. They discuss recent developments in the analysis of history and historiography in ancient Israel and its surrounding cultures. The scholars compare the compositional and editorial approaches evident in biblical and post-biblical writings with those shown in other ancient literature, while concentrating on a specific theme. 0Professor Dr. Isaac Kalimi is the worldwide leading biblical scholar, historian and Judaist. He has published numerous books and articles in English, German, Hebrew and Polish.

Inspired Speech

Inspired Speech
Author: John Kaltner
Publisher: A&C Black
Total Pages: 450
Release: 2004-11-01
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 0567166279

Inspired Speech was originally published as a Festschrift to honor the work of Professor Herbert B. Huffmon, Professor of Old Testament/Hebrew Bible at Drew University. Thirty-three of his colleagues and students contributed to the work, which explores various aspects of prophecy in ancient Israel and its neighboring cultures. The result is a volume which provides an excellent overview of the current state and future directions of scholarship on prophecy in the biblical world. Contributors: Suzanne Richard, Frank Moore Cross, George E. Mendenhall, Martti Nissinen, Robert R. Wilson, Mary Chilton Callaway, Peggy L. Day, Daniel E. Fleming, David Noel Freedman, Rebecca Frey, Alberto R. Green, Edward L. Greenstein, Baruch A. Levine, David Marcus, Harry P. Nasuti, J. J. M. Roberts, Jack M. Sasson, Karel van der Toorn, Lyn M. Bechtel, Milton Eng, John Kaltner, John I. Lawlor, David A. Leiter, Jesse C. Long, Jr, Mark Sneed, Jongsoo Park, Eric A. Seibert, Louis Stulman, Alex Varughese, William W. Hallo, Michael S. Moore, Mary-Louise Mussell, Paul A. Riemann