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Autore |
Holland Glenn Stanfield <1952-> |
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Titolo |
Gods in the desert : religions of the ancient Near East / / Glenn S. Holland |
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Lanham, Md., : Rowman & Littlefield Publishers, c2009 |
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ISBN |
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9798765173800 |
1-282-49770-7 |
9786612497704 |
0-7425-9979-5 |
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Edizione |
[1st ed.] |
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Descrizione fisica |
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1 online resource (341 p.) |
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Classificazione |
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Disciplina |
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Soggetti |
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Mythology, Middle Eastern |
Middle East Religion |
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Formato |
Materiale a stampa |
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Livello bibliografico |
Monografia |
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Note generali |
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Description based upon print version of record. |
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Nota di bibliografia |
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Includes bibliographical references and index. |
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Nota di contenuto |
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Time Line; Section 1 . EGYPT; Chapter 01. Egypt: Historical Survey; Chapter 02. Egypt: The Gods and the World They Made; Chapter 03. Egypt: The King and Royal Power; Chapter 04. Egypt: The World of the Dead; Chapter 05. Egypt: The Human World; Section 2. MESOPOTAMIA; Chapter 06. Mesopotamia: Historical Survey; Chapter 07. Mesopotamia: The Gods and the World They Made; Chapter 08. Mesopotamia: The World of Kings and Heroes; Chapter 09. 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 |
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Sommario/riassunto |
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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 of Egypt, Mesopotamia, and Syria-Palestine. |
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