Near Eastern History Collection (9 vols.)

by Mordechai Cogan; Israel Eph’al; Joseph Naveh; Shaul Shaked; Yoel Elitzur

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Publishers:

Magnes Press; Fortress Press

, 1971–2004

Overview

This comprehensive collection of primary texts and secondary literature assembles the best in Near Eastern scholarship from professors at The Hebrew University in Jerusalem. Combining primary texts, English translations, and expert commentary and analysis, the 9-volume Near Eastern History Collection brings the latest scholarship to bear on the history, geography, and culture of the birthplace of civilization. These important books from Magnes Press include textual artifacts and translations of Ugaritic literature, Aramaic ostraca, and Aramaic amulets, along with translation and commentary. This collection also contains penetrating studies of place-names, a fascinating history of the alphabet, and a complete introduction to art in Ancient Palestine. It also includes a volume of over thirty essays, whose topics span the entire range of Near Eastern history from Sumer to the Persian Empire.

Key Features

• Hundreds of images and photographs of texts, artifacts, and works of art
• Useful charts and diagrams
• Maps and geographical illustrations with detailed explanations

Product Details

• Title: Near Eastern History Collection
• Authors: Israel Eph’al, Mordechai Cogan, Yoel Elitzur, Hannah Katzenstein, Yoram Tsafrir, Michael Avi-Yonah, Moshe Weinfeld, Joseph Naveh, Shaul Shaked, U. Cassuto
• Publishers: Magnes Press; Eisenbrauns; Fortress Press
• Publication Dates: 1971–2004
• Volumes: 9
• Resources: 9
• Pages: 2,643
• Format: Digital > Logos Research Edition
• Resource ID: {7D90FB07-1812-4BD1-90B6-EFC73498EFEE}