Religious Texts from Ugarit

Religious Texts from Ugarit
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Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
Total Pages : 518
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ISBN-10 : 0826460488
ISBN-13 : 9780826460486
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Book Synopsis Religious Texts from Ugarit by : Nick Wyatt

Download or read book Religious Texts from Ugarit written by Nick Wyatt and published by Bloomsbury Publishing. This book was released on 2002-11-26 with total page 518 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An updated and corrected edition of a classic work, with new material. This book is an up-to-date translation and commentary on the Ugaritic texts. Of interest and importance for a general readership, as well as students and specialists in biblical, classical and religious studies. 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.


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