| From an Antique Land: An Introduction to Ancient Near Eastern Literature Contributor(s): Ehrlich, Carl S. (Editor), Beckman, Gary (Contribution by), Foster, Benjamin R. (Contribution by) |
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ISBN: 074254334X ISBN-13: 9780742543348 Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield Publishers OUR PRICE: $134.64 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: January 2009 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Literary Criticism | Middle Eastern - Religion | Antiquities & Archaeology - Religion | History |
| Dewey: 809.56 |
| LCCN: 2008018559 |
| Physical Information: 1.6" H x 6.2" W x 9.1" (1.95 lbs) 522 pages |
| Themes: - Cultural Region - Middle East |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: 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. |