| Royal Apologetic in the Ancient Near East Contributor(s): Knapp, Andrew (Author) |
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ISBN: 0884140741 ISBN-13: 9780884140740 Publisher: SBL Press OUR PRICE: $58.90 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: November 2015 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Religion | Biblical Studies - Old Testament - Poetry & Wisdom Literature - Political Science - History | Ancient - General |
| Dewey: 321.609 |
| LCCN: 2015022923 |
| Series: Writings from the Ancient World Suppl |
| Physical Information: 0.98" H x 6" W x 9" (1.41 lbs) 440 pages |
| Themes: - Chronological Period - Ancient (To 499 A.D.) |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Andrew Knapp applies modern genre theory to seven ancient Near Eastern royal apologies that served to defend the legitimacy of kings who came to power under irregular circumstances. Knapp examines texts and inscriptions related to Telipinu, Hattusili III, David, Solomon, Hazael, Esarhaddon, and Nabonidus to identify common issues that unite each discourse. |