Religious Texts from Ugarit (Biblical Seminar)
Edition: 2 Revised edition
Publisher: Sheffield Academic Press
Published: February 2003
Language: eng
Format: Paperback
Number of pages: 504
ISBN-13: 9780826460486
Subjects: Alternative belief systems; Old Testament; Poetry & poets: classical, early & medieval; Poetry anthologies: classical, early & medieval; Translations into English; Religion; Religion - Biblical Studies; Hebrew; Ugaritic literature; Ugarit (Extinct city); Biblical Studies - General; Comparative Religion; Biblical Criticism & Interpretation - Old Testament; Texts; Ugaritic language; Bible - Criticism  Interpretation - Old Testament
Description: "As well as being intrinsically fascinating, the Ugaritic texts have long been recognized as basic background material for Old Testament study. Ugaritic deities, myths, religious terminology, poetic techniques and general vocabulary are widely encountered by the attentive reader of the Hebrew Bible. The present edition offers an up-to-date translation and commentary based on scrutiny of the original tablets and the most recent academic discussion. While addressing the needs of accurate translation it also attempts to take seriously demands for a readable English version."--BOOK JACKET.