Religions of the Ancient Near East
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Religions of the Ancient Near East by Daniel C Snell
This 2011 book is a history of religious life in the Ancient Near East from the beginnings of agriculture to Alexander the Great's invasion in the 300s BCE. Daniel C. Snell traces key developments in the history, daily life and religious beliefs of the people of Ancient Mesopotamia, Egypt, Israel and Iran. His research investigates the influence of those ideas on the West, with particular emphasis on how religious ideas from this historical and cultural milieu still influence the way modern cultures and religions view the world. Designed to be accessible to students and readers with no prior knowledge of the period, the book uses fictional vignettes to add interest to its material, which is based on careful study of archaeological remains and preserved texts. The book will provide a thoughtful summary of the Ancient Near East and includes a comprehensive bibliography to guide readers in further study of related topics.
"In sum, Daniel Snell’s book is a first-rate workGeared primarily to students and non-specialists….. it offers a clear summary of our current understanding of the religions of the Ancient Near East." --BMCR
Daniel C. Snell is L. J. Semrod Presidential Professor of History at the University of Oklahoma, Norman. He has also taught at the University of Washington, Connecticut College, Barnard College, Gustavus Adolphus College and Otterbein College. He is the author of eight books, most recently A Companion to the Ancient Near East (2007).
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| ISBN 13 | 9780521683364 |
| ISBN 10 | 052168336X |
| Title | Religions of the Ancient Near East |
| Author | Daniel C Snell |
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| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Cambridge University Press |
| Year published | 2010-11-22 |
| Number of pages | 192 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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