About this title: This exploration of the origins of Genesis examines the historical and cultural influences that may have shaped the "myths and patriarchs" of the Hebrew Scriptures. Focusing on the cultures of Mesopotamia, Canaan, and Egypt during the 3rd to 1st millennia B.C., the authors supplement their efforts to describe ancient history with photographs of artifacts and sites with Biblical significance.
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Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: New York University Press, New York, NY
Date Published: 1996
ISBN-13:9780814726686ISBN:0814726682
Description: FINE/ Dust Jacket is Near FINE. 256 pages. Gorgeous color, b&w photos. Books is like new. Dust jacket has just a couple of very minor surface dings. Heavy. 9.4x12.3. read more
Description: Fine. 0814726682 In Great Condition Hardcover ~ SIGNED by the AUTHOR Ada Feyerick (*) ~ Slightest shelf-wear ~ PRISTINE text, ~ We would ship within 24 Hours, reply to customer emails ASAP, accept returns and offer 100% satisfaction guarantee! read more
Edition: Not Indicated
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: New York Univ Pr, New York, New York, U.S.A.
Date Published: 1996
ISBN-13:9780814726686ISBN:0814726682
Description: Color Photos. Fine in Very Good + jacket. Genesis: World of Myths and Patriarchs is an in-depth look at the civilizations that formed the background of the first book of the Bible. Drawing on the great archaeological discoveries in the Middle East over the past century, everyday life of the people of Genesis is viewed through their politics, arts, nomadic migrations, commerce, religion, and moral values. With over 250 illustrations, including sixty-four color plates, this rich visual panorama ... read more
Description: Good. 0814726682 Good condition. May have some markings & or shelfwear. All pages intact. Used items may not include extras such as infotrac, CD or other web access codes. read more
Description: Fine. In very good condition with cover, spine and pages clean and intact. Neatly stored. International orders via air mail except large books. read more
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