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Royal Apologetic in the Ancient Near East (Writings from the Ancient World Supplement)

By Andrew Knapp

Book information

Publisher
SBL Press
Year
2015
ISBN
9780884140740, 9780884140757, 9780884140764, 0884140741
Language
english
Format
PDF
Filesize
6 MB (6034473 bytes)
Edition
1
Pages
466\440
Time added
2023-11-01 03:30:39

Description

A fresh exploration of apologetic material that pushes beyond form criticism Andrew Knapp applies modern genre theory to seven ancient Near Eastern royal apologies that served to defend the legitimacy of kings who came to power under irregular circumstances. Knapp examines texts and inscriptions related to Telipinu, Hattusili III, David, Solomon, Hazael, Esarhaddon, and Nabonidus to identify transhistorical common issues that unite each discourse. Features: Compares Hittite, Israelite, Aramean, Assyrian, and Babylonian apologiesExamination of apologetic as a mode instead of a genreCharts and illustrations

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