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Mesopotamia and the Bible
The study of Syro-Mesopotamian civilization has greatly advanced in the past twenty-five years. In particular the renewed interest in Eastern (or Mesopotamian) Syria has radically altered our understanding of not only the ancient Near East, but of the Bible as well. With Syria east of the Euphrates becoming one of the most active areas of archaeological investigation in the entire Near East, the need for a synthesis of this research and its integration with the Hebrew Bible has greatly increased.This volume charts the state of our knowledge, following a general chronological flow, and will appeal not only to scholars of the ancient Near East but also to Biblical specialists interested in the historical and religious backgrounds to the Israelite and Judahite kingdoms.
400 pages, Paperback
First published November 1, 2000
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July 26, 2013
This collection of papers from some of the foremost ANE and biblical scholars is a fascinating read and filled with great information on life in Mesopotamia and the cultural effect on Israel.
Not for a pleasure read for the content is not light. I picked it up because I'll be studying content like this in grad school soon.
Not for a pleasure read for the content is not light. I picked it up because I'll be studying content like this in grad school soon.
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