Gods in the Desert

Religions of the Ancient Near East

Häftad, Engelska, 2010

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Gods in the Desert explores the fascinating religious cultures of the ancient Near East. From the mysterious pyramids, tombs, and temples of Egypt to the powerful heroes, gods, and legends of Mesopotamia, Glenn Holland guides readers through the early religions that are the root of many of today's major faiths. Holland compares the religions of ancient Egypt, Mesopotamia, and Syria-Palestine, including Israel and Judah, from the Neolithic era through the conquest of Alexander the Great. He provides a historical survey of each region, then discusses the gods, the rulers, the afterlife, and the worship rituals. This accessible overview makes clear how these religions converged and diverged, and are intimately connected to many of the religions we recognize today, sometimes in surprising ways.

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Utgivningsdatum2010-10-16
Mått154 x 230 x 21 mm
Vikt560 g
FormatHäftad
SpråkEngelska
Antal sidor340
FörlagBloomsbury Publishing Plc
ISBN9780742562271

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List of IllustrationsList of MapsTime LinePrefaceIntroduction: Religion and Its Characteristic ExpressionSection 1: EgyptChapter 1: Egypt: Historical SurveyChapter 2: Egypt: The Gods and the World They MadeChapter 3: Egypt: The King and Royal PowerChapter 4: Egypt: The World of the DeadChapter 5: Egypt: The Human WorldSection 2: MesopotamiaChapter 6: Mesopotamia: Historical SurveyChapter 7: Mesopotamia: The Gods and the World They MadeChapter 8: Mesopotamia: The World of Kings and HeroesChapter 9: Mesopotamia: The World of the DeadChapter 10: Mesopotamia: The Human WorldSection 3: Syria-PalestineChapter 11: Syria-Palestine: Historical SurveyChapter 12: Syria-Palestine: The Gods and the World They MadeChapter 13: Syria-Palestine: Kings and ProphetsChapter 14: Syria-Palestine: Suffering and DeathChapter 15: Syria-Palestine: The Human WorldConclusion: Change and Continuity in the Hellenistic AgeBibliography for Further ReadingGlossary Index

With so much contemporary attention focused on the Middle East, the time is opportune for a clear, well-written, up-to-date introduction to its earlier counterpart, the ancient Near East. Holland magnificently succeeds in providing such a work. . . . Holland's writing is free of jargon; all terms, including religion, are carefully defined, and the volume offers many aids, including maps, a time line, and glossary. . . . Highly recommended.