| Languages from the World of the Bible Contributor(s): Gzella, Holger (Editor) |
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ISBN: 1934078611 ISBN-13: 9781934078617 Publisher: de Gruyter OUR PRICE: $158.64 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: December 2011 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Foreign Language Study | Arabic - History | Ancient - General - Religion | Biblical Reference - Language Study |
| Dewey: 492 |
| LCCN: 2011038199 |
| Physical Information: 0.8" H x 6.3" W x 9.2" (1.15 lbs) 274 pages |
| Themes: - Chronological Period - Ancient (To 499 A.D.) - Cultural Region - Middle East |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: The alphabetic script is part of the lasting heritage of the ancient Near East. It unites a number of newly-emerging civilizations in ancient Syria-Palestine, which together constitute the immediate background of the Hebrew Bible. Transformed by the impact of Hellenism, they also shaped the social-historical and cultural setting of the New Testament. This work presents fresh and concise yet thorough overviews of the relevant languages and their interaction. They are informed by the most recent scholarship and share a clear historical framework. |