Royal Apologetic in the Ancient Near East
Download or Read eBook Royal Apologetic in the Ancient Near East PDF written by Andrew Knapp and published by SBL Press. This book was released on 2015-11-19 with total page 440 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle.
| Author | : Andrew Knapp |
| Publisher | : SBL Press |
| Total Pages | : 440 |
| Release | : 2015-11-19 |
| ISBN-10 | : 9780884140757 |
| ISBN-13 | : 088414075X |
| Rating | : 4/5 (57 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis Royal Apologetic in the Ancient Near East by : Andrew Knapp
Book excerpt: 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 apologies Examination of apologetic as a mode instead of a genre Charts and illustrations
