A reader of ancient Near Eastern texts
Subtitle: sources for the study of the Old Testament
By: Michael D. Coogan
Edition: 1st ed.
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Published: 2012
Place of publication: New York; Oxford
Language: eng
Number of pages: 214
ISBN-13: 9780195324921
Subjects: Religion; Relation to the Old Testament; Civilization; History of contemporary events; Bible; Sources; Middle Eastern literature; Comparative studies
Description: Leading biblical scholar Michael D. Coogan presents a collection of texts that introduce students to the larger world surrounding the Old Testament. Dating from the third millennium BCE to the turn of the era, the readings have been carefully selected from the most accurate sources and arranged by genre and place of origin. They provide historical correlations to people and events mentioned in the Bible; parallels to biblical genres, motifs, institutions, and concepts; and windows into the lives of ordinary people. The texts are enhanced by chapter and reading introductions, extensive biblical references, and illustrations.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references.