Divination, Politics, and Ancient Near Eastern Empires
Author:   Alan Lenzi ,  Jonathan Stokl ,  Alana Lenzi ,  Alan Lenzi
Publisher:   Society of Biblical Literature
Volume:   7
ISBN:  

9781589839977


Pages:   220
Publication Date:   02 June 2014
Format:   Hardback
Availability:   Available To Order   Availability explained
We have confirmation that this item is in stock with the supplier. It will be ordered in for you and dispatched immediately.

Our Price $95.74 Quantity:  
Add to Cart

Share |

Divination, Politics, and Ancient Near Eastern Empires


Overview

Advance your understanding of divination s role in supporting or undermining imperial aspirations in the ancient Near East This collection examines the ways that divinatory texts in the Hebrew Bible and the ancient Near East undermined and upheld the empires in which the texts were composed, edited, and read. Nine essays and an introduction engage biblical scholarship on the Prophets, Assyriology, the Dead Sea Scrolls, and the critical study of Ancient Empires. Features: Interdisciplinary approaches include propaganda studies Essays examine how biblical and other ancient Near Eastern texts were shaped by political and theological empires Index of ancient sources

Full Product Details

Author:   Alan Lenzi ,  Jonathan Stokl ,  Alana Lenzi ,  Alan Lenzi
Publisher:   Society of Biblical Literature
Imprint:   Society of Biblical Literature
Volume:   7
Dimensions:   Width: 15.20cm , Height: 1.60cm , Length: 22.90cm
Weight:   0.494kg
ISBN:  

9781589839977


ISBN 10:   1589839978
Pages:   220
Publication Date:   02 June 2014
Audience:   General/trade ,  General
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   Available To Order   Availability explained
We have confirmation that this item is in stock with the supplier. It will be ordered in for you and dispatched immediately.

Table of Contents

Reviews

Author Information

Tab Content 6

Author Website:  

Countries Available

All regions
Latest Reading Guide

NOV RG 20252

 

Shopping Cart
Your cart is empty
 Shopping cart
Mailing List

 

Sign up now