Mesopotamia and the Bible
Subtitle: comparative explorations
By: edited by Mark W. Chavalas and K. Lawson Younger, Jr
Series: Journal for the study of the New Testament. Supplement series -- 341; Journal for the study of the New Testament -- 341.
Publisher: T & T Clark International
Published: 2003
Place of publication: London
Language: eng
Format: [electronic resource] :
Number of pages: 395
ISBN-13: 9780567569004
Subjects: Civilization; Comparative studies; Congresses; Bible; Criticism, interpretation; HISTORY; History
Description: 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 a.
Notes: Originally published: Sheffield Academic Press, 2002.

Based on a conference held Nov. 17, 1995 in Philadelphia, Pa.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Description based on print version record.