Boundaries of the Ancient Near Eastern World

Boundaries of the Ancient Near Eastern World
Author: Meir Lubetski
Publisher: A&C Black
Total Pages: 577
Release: 1997-01-01
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 0567518558

For over threescore years Cyrus H. Gordon's scholarship and teaching have provided new directions to the study of the ancient Near East. This collection of 34 essays in honour of his 90th birthday, edited by three of his former pupils, celebrates his fascinating and remarkable achievements and reflects his broad command of ancient studies. The global impact of his research can be seen from the geographical dispersion of the outstanding scholars who have written here on the following topics: archaeology, Bible studies, Ugaritic, Aramaic, Arabic, Egypto-Semitic, the cuneiform world, Indo-European, Samaritan, the Graeco-Roman world, mediaeval studies. The inclusion of a complete bibliography of Gordon's works is of singular value.

Atlas of the Ancient Near East

Atlas of the Ancient Near East
Author: Trevor Bryce
Publisher: Routledge
Total Pages: 528
Release: 2016-04-20
Genre: Social Science
ISBN: 1317562097

This atlas provides students and scholars with a broad range of information on the development of the Ancient Near East from prehistoric times through the beginning of written records in the Near East (c. 3000 BC) to the late Roman Empire and the rise of Islam. The geographical coverage of the Atlas extends from the Aegean coast of Anatolia in the west through Iran and Afghanistan to the east, and from the Black and Caspian Seas in the north to Arabia and the Persian Gulf and Indian Ocean in the south. The Atlas of the Ancient Near East includes a wide-ranging overview of the civilizations and kingdoms discussed, written in a lively and engaging style, which considers not only political and military issues but also introduces the reader to social and cultural topics such as trade, religion, how people were educated and entertained, and much more. With a comprehensive series of detailed maps, supported by the authors’ commentary and illustrations of major sites and key artifacts, this title is an invaluable resource for students who wish to understand the fascinating cultures of the Ancient Near East.

The Ancient Near East: A Very Short Introduction

The Ancient Near East: A Very Short Introduction
Author: Amanda H. Podany
Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
Total Pages: 169
Release: 2014
Genre: History
ISBN: 0195377990

This book explores the lands of the ancient Near East from around 3200 BCE to 539 BCE. The earth-shaking changes that marked this era include such fundamental inventions as the wheel and the plow and intellectual feats such as the inventions of astronomy, law, and diplomacy.

Life and Thought in the Ancient Near East

Life and Thought in the Ancient Near East
Author: Louis Lawrence Orlin
Publisher: University of Michigan Press
Total Pages: 292
Release: 2007-08-31
Genre: History
ISBN: 9780472069927

An accessible, engaging introduction to the culture and society of the ancient Near East

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.

The Oxford Handbook of the State in the Ancient Near East and Mediterranean

The Oxford Handbook of the State in the Ancient Near East and Mediterranean
Author: Peter Fibiger Bang
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Total Pages:
Release: 2013-01-09
Genre: History
ISBN: 0199397376

The Oxford Handbook of the State in the Ancient Near East and Mediterranean offers a comprehensive survey of ancient state formation in western Eurasia and North Africa. Eighteen experts introduce readers to a wide variety of systems spanning 4,000 years, from the earliest known states in world history to the Roman Empire and its immediate successors. They seek to understand the inner workings of these states by focusing on key issues: political and military power, the impact of ideologies, the rise and fall of individual polities, and the mechanisms of cooperation, coercion, and exploitation. This shared emphasis on critical institutions and dynamics invites comparative and cross-cultural perspectives. A detailed introductory review of contemporary approaches to the study of the state puts the rich historical case studies in context. Transcending conventional boundaries between ancient Near Eastern and Mediterranean history and between ancient and early medieval history, this volume will be of interest not only to historians but also anthropologists, archaeologists, sociologists, and political scientists. Its accessible style and up-to-date references will make it an invaluable resource for both students and scholars.

All the Boundaries of the Land

All the Boundaries of the Land
Author: Nili Wazana
Publisher: Penn State Press
Total Pages: 367
Release: 2013-11-07
Genre: History
ISBN: 1575068680

What are the borders of the Promised Land in the Hebrew Bible? What drives and characterizes the descriptions given of them? The starting point for this research lies in the premise that, despite their detailed geographical nature, the biblical texts are not genuinely geographical documents. They are more appropriately to be understood and examined as literary texts composed in the service of an ideological agenda. In order to comprehend properly the idea of the Promised Land presented in the Hebrew Bible—its definitions, dimensions, and significance—we must understand that the descriptions belong to diverse literary genres, were composed according to various literary devices that require decoding, and that reflect a range of perspectives, outlooks, and notions. All the Boundaries of the Land provides engaging fresh perspectives on the variant views of the Promised Land in the interface between literature, history, geography, and ideology. It does not intend to answer the question of how the borders of the land altered throughout the course of history. The reader will find no maps or outlines in this book. The emphasis is on the literary tools that were employed by the biblical authors who described the borders, and the ideological motives that guided them. Erratum: All the Boundaries of the Land: The Promised Land in Biblical Thought in Light of the Ancient Near East was published with the support of the Israel Science Foundation (ISF). They funded the translation of the book into English and enabled Nili Wazana to make her research accessible to the wider scientific community. The preface to the book mistakenly fails to mention their contribution, thanking instead the Israel Academy of Science. Future editions will acknowledge the author’s gratitude to the Israel Science Foundation.

International Relations in the Ancient Near East

International Relations in the Ancient Near East
Author: M. Liverani
Publisher: Springer
Total Pages: 255
Release: 2015-12-22
Genre: History
ISBN: 0230286399

The ancient civilizations of the Near East - Egypt, Assyria, Babylonia, the Hittites and Canaanites - constituted the first formalized international relations system in world history. Holy wars, peace treaties, border regulations, trade relations and the extradition of refugees were problems for contemporary ambassadors and diplomats as they are today. Mario Liverani reconstructs the procedures of international relations in the period c.1600-1100BC using historical semiotics, communication theory and economic and political anthropology.

The Handbook of the Middle East

The Handbook of the Middle East
Author: Michael Kort
Publisher: Twenty-First Century Books
Total Pages: 324
Release: 2007-08-01
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 0822571439

Examines the past, present, and future of all the countries in the Middle East, discussing their history and culture.