Glenn S. Holland

Gods in the Desert

Religions of the Ancient Near East

• Broschiertes Buch

Produktbeschreibung

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 of Egypt, Mesopotamia, and Syria-Palestine.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Rowman & Littlefield Publishers
• Seitenzahl: 340
• Erscheinungstermin: 16. Oktober 2010
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 229mm x 152mm x 18mm
• Gewicht: 494g
• ISBN-13: 9780742562271
• ISBN-10: 0742562271
• Artikelnr.: 31386949

Autorenporträt

By Glenn S. Holland

Inhaltsangabe

List of Illustrations List of Maps Time Line Preface Introduction: Religion
and Its Characteristic Expression Section 1: Egypt Chapter 1: Egypt:
Historical Survey Chapter 2: Egypt: The Gods and the World They Made
Chapter 3: Egypt: The King and Royal Power Chapter 4: Egypt: The World of
the Dead Chapter 5: Egypt: The Human World Section 2: Mesopotamia Chapter
6: Mesopotamia: Historical Survey Chapter 7: Mesopotamia: The Gods and the
World They Made Chapter 8: Mesopotamia: The World of Kings and Heroes
Chapter 9: Mesopotamia: The World of the Dead Chapter 10: Mesopotamia: The
Human World Section 3: Syria-Palestine Chapter 11: Syria-Palestine:
Historical Survey Chapter 12: Syria-Palestine: The Gods and the World They
Made Chapter 13: Syria-Palestine: Kings and Prophets Chapter 14:
Syria-Palestine: Suffering and Death Chapter 15: Syria-Palestine: The Human
World Conclusion: Change and Continuity in the Hellenistic Age Bibliography
for Further Reading Glossary Index