Religious Texts from Ugarit: 2nd Edition (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9780826460486)

An updated and corrected edition of a classic work, with new material. This book is an up-to-date translation and commentary on the Ugaritic texts. Of interest and importance for a general readership, as well as students and specialists in biblical, classical and religious studies. As well as being intrinsically fascinating, the Ugaritic texts have long been recognized as basic background material for Old Testament study. Ugaritic deities, myths, religious terminology, poetic techniques and general vocabulary are widely encountered by the attentive reader of the Hebrew Bible. The present edition offers an up-to-date translation and commentary based on scrutiny of the original tablets and the most recent academic discussion. While addressing the needs of accurate translation it also attempts to take seriously demands for a readable English version.

Author: Nicolas Wyatt, N. Wyatt
ISBN-10: 0826460488
ISBN-13: 9780826460486
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Language: English
Published: 11/26/2002
Pages: 504
Format: Paperback
Weight: 1.74lbs
Size: 9.14h x 6.20w x 1.12d