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Readings from the Ancient Near East: Primary Sources for Old Testament Study (Encountering Biblical Studies),Used
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Essential to a proper understanding of the Old Testament is a knowledge of the political, historical, and theological environment of the ancient Near East. While there is an abundance of material explaining this environment, primary source texts are often unavailable or inaccessible to the beginning Old Testament student.This volume in the Encountering Biblical Studies series fills that void. Readings from the Ancient Near East takes the student through a wide variety of primary source texts from the ancient Near East that illuminate every book of the Old Testament. It is the companion volume to Encountering the Old Testament, coauthored by Bill Arnold and Bryan Beyer.The editors have compiled this volume with the beginning Old Testament student in mind. The selections are intended to move a learner with little or no knowledge of the ancient Near East to a basic understanding of its significant texts and authors.Texts spanning more than two thousand years include Sumerian creation accounts, epic literature from Mesopotamia, cultic ritual texts from Egypt, and prophetic references from Syria. Readings from the Ancient Near East will surely become a standard text for professors, students, pastors, Sunday school teachers, and serious lay readers.
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- Q: What is the main focus of 'Readings from the Ancient Near East'? A: 'Readings from the Ancient Near East' focuses on providing primary source texts that enhance the understanding of the Old Testament by exploring the political, historical, and theological contexts of the ancient Near East.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The book is authored by Bill T. Arnold, a recognized scholar in biblical studies.
- Q: What types of texts are included in this volume? A: This volume includes a variety of primary source texts such as Sumerian creation accounts, Mesopotamian epic literature, Egyptian cultic ritual texts, and prophetic references from Syria.
- Q: Is this book suitable for beginners? A: Yes, it is specifically designed for beginning Old Testament students, providing accessible texts and explanations to enhance their understanding.
- Q: How many pages does the book contain? A: 'Readings from the Ancient Near East' has a total of 240 pages.
- Q: What is the binding type of this book? A: The book is available in a paperback binding, making it lightweight and easy to handle.
- Q: When was this book published? A: 'Readings from the Ancient Near East' was published on September 1, 2002.
- Q: Does this book include any supplementary materials? A: The book does not specify the inclusion of supplementary materials, but it is designed as a companion volume to 'Encountering the Old Testament'.
- Q: What is the condition of the book when purchased? A: The book is sold as 'New', ensuring that it is in pristine condition for readers.
- Q: In which category is this book classified? A: 'Readings from the Ancient Near East' is classified under the category of Assyria, Babylonia & Sumer.