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| 978-1-59333-992-0 | -, . Miscellanea Wilbouriana 1
A set of eight copiously illustrated articles concerning the Egyptian collections of the Brooklyn Museum comprise this first volume of the Miscellanea Wilbouriana. Included in this volume are the following articles: “A Monumental Gateway for a Temple of King Sety I: An Ancient Model Restored,” by A. Badawy, “The Head that Grew a Face: Notes on a Fine Forgery,” by B. V. Bothmer, “Some Egyptian Reliefs in Brooklyn,” by R. Fazzini, “Two Early Imperial Faience Vessels from Egypt,” by G. Grimm, “Bronze Age Trade between the Aegean and Egypt: Minoan and Mycneaean Pottery from Egypt in Brooklyn,” by R. S. Merrillees and J. Winter, “Night Light,” by A. Oliver, “An Enigmatic Faience Figure,” by E. Riefstahl, and “Two Representations of Gods from the Early Old Kingdom,” by D. Wildung. These articles represent the considered work of several associates of the museum and stand as a useful resource for anyone interested in the artifacts of Egypt. More... | $20.00 | Add to Cart |  | 
| 978-1-59333-993-7 | -, . The Brooklyn Museum Annual X
For the historian or museum memorabilia researcher, this volume of the Brooklyn Museum Annual would make an unexpected addition to his or her collection. An old-style museum report, the volume contains curatorial reports, photographs of the museum and its activities, as well as the insider’s look at the way the museum used to be. An added bonus for the scholar is the set of seven articles publishing various artifacts of the museum. These include: “Bemused and Benign: A Fragmentary Head of Dynasty XIII in Brooklyn,” by Bernard V. Bothmer, “Two Royal Heads of the Late Period in Brooklyn,” by Edna R. Russmann, “The Wilbour Papyri in Brooklyn: A Progress Report,” by Serge Sauneron, “A Dated Hadra Vase in the Brooklyn Museum,” by Brian F. Cook, “Wedgwood Portrait Medallions of ‘Illustrious Moderns’ in the Emily Winthrop Miles Collection,” by Robert E. P. Hendrick, “Notes on a Polished Greenstone Figure from Guerrero, Mexico,” by Michael Kan, and “A Puppet Figure from the New Hebrides,” by Marian E. Rodee. The Brooklyn Museum, noted for its Egyptology collection, here demonstrates some of the breadth of its formidable collections. More... | $10.00 | Add to Cart | | 
| 978-1-59333-665-3 | Albright, William Foxwell. The Archaeology of Palestine and the Bible
One of the perennial touchstones in the field of archaeology in the ancient Near East, Albright’s work has been endlessly utilized. With a freshness apposite to its position among the pioneering works of a new discipline, this contribution laid the groundwork for countless future studies. Albright deftly describes how ancient Palestine was discovered, his famous excavation of Tell Beit Mirsim, and the relevance of archaeology for understanding the Bible. In setting the stage for what follows in the archaeological drama in Israel and throughout the Middle East, this work justly deserves a place in the Gorgias Classic Archaeological Reprints. More... | $99.00 | Add to Cart | | 
| 0-913696-25-0 | Anonymous, . Pagan and Christian Egypt
Comparing the Christian and non-Christian cultures in late antique into early medieval Egypt through surviving art works, this book reflects the materials displayed at a 1941 exhibition at the Brooklyn Museum Department of Ancient Art. The exhibit artifacts are presented in black and white photographs, as well as in a catalogue description. Spanning the first through the tenth centuries of the common era, the contents of the book cut a wide historical swath through the cultures of ancient Egypt. An introduction to the items in the display and the volume itself was provided by John Cooney, sometime Curator of Egyptology at the Brooklyn Museum. This handsome volume contains a variety of significant pieces that provide a view into a lost world. More... | $45.00 | Add to Cart | | 
| 978-1-59333-598-4 | Anspacher, Abraham S.. Tiglath Pileser III
The historic first attempt to provide a succinct account of the reign of the founder of the Neo-Assyrian Empire, Anspacher’s monograph has stood the test of time. Written in accessible form, this brief account of a king, notorious by biblical standards, will be welcomed by all who are interested in the history of the Middle East. More... | $38.00 | Add to Cart | | 
| 1-59333-210-6 | Azize, Joseph. The Phoenician Solar Theology
This book, the first study of its kind, contends that an authentic Phoenician solar theology existed, reaching back to at least the fifth or sixth century BCE. Through Azize’s examination, a portrait of a vibrant Phoenician tradition of spiritual thought emerges: a native tradition not dependent upon Hellenic thought, but related to other Semitic cultures of the ancient Near East, and, of course, to Egypt. In light of this analysis, it can be seen that Phoenician religion possessed a unique organizing power in which the sun, the sun god, life, death, and humanity, were linked in a profound system. More... | $99.00 | Add to Cart | | 
| 0-913696-20-X | Badawy, Alexander. A Monumental Gateway of Sety I
This brief exploration of the Brooklyn Museum’s monumental gateway model from the time of Sety I is abundantly illustrated and handsomely presented. This unique piece from ancient Egypt demonstrates in scale model form what the gateway would have been like in the period of Sety (1303-1290 BC), just prior to the period of the biblical Exodus. Several clear photographs of each segment of the model are presented along with comparative material from other sites in Egypt. Images of Sety himself are included, along with transcriptions and translations of the hieroglyphic inscriptions on the model. The reconstruction shows the grandeur of the original, but on a smaller scale. Also included is the concise study of Elizabeth Riefstahl entitled “The Recent History of King Sety’s Model with Bibliography.” These two pieces together offer a rare glimpse into the realm of ancient Egyptian monumental architecture. More... | $10.00 | Add to Cart | | 
| 978-1-59333-628-8 | Barrett, Deirdre Grace. The Ceramic Oil Lamp as an Indicator of Cultural Change within Nabataean Society in Petra and its Environs circa CE 106
Can an altered perception in the Nabataean worldview be detected at the time of the Roman annexation of Petra, Jordan, in CE106? The analysis of ancient ceramic oil lamps from three sacred/ceremonial sites in the area provides evidence for this cultural change. More... | $102.00 | Add to Cart | | 
| 978-1-59333-715-5 | Barsoum, Aphram (Ephrem) I. The History of Tur Abdin
Until now this first insider-history of Tur Abdin has been unavailable to non-Semitic readers. Written by Patriarch Ignatius Aphram Barsoum in Syriac, this history of the mountainous region in southeastern Asia Minor called Tur Abdin has not found wide readership because of language barriers. This new edition produced by Gorgias Press is a trilingual edition: the original Syriac, and Arabic and English translations. More... | $94.00 | Add to Cart | | 
| 978-1-59333-851-0 | Barton, George Aaron. The Semitic Ishtar Cult
Textual evidence regarding the ancient Near Eastern goddess Ishtar is carefully cataloged, transliterated and translated. This is a great resource for anyone interested in the languages and religions of the ancient Near East or Biblical Literature. More... | $45.00 | Add to Cart | | 
| 978-1-59333-928-9 | Baudissin, Wolf Wilhelm Grafen. Die Geschichte des Alttestamentlichen Priesterthums Untersucht
Among the first books to approach the role of the Old Testament priesthood with a critical eye, Baudissin here presents a history of the institution. Dividing the biblical material according to the emerging documentary hypothesis, he first looks at the place of the priesthood in the various divisions of the Bible. A classic in the exploration of the official religious life in biblical Israel, this book classifies and examines separately the various forms that priesthood took in the ancient world. Long out of print and increasingly difficult to find, this study continues to be cited for its insights into the sacerdotal life of Israelite priests. More... | $119.00 | Add to Cart | | 
| 1-59333-120-7 | Bedal, Leigh-Ann. The Petra Pool-Complex: A Hellenistic Paradeisos in the Nabataean Capital
Excavations in the Lower Market in Petra (Jordan), capital of the ancient kingdom of Nabsataea, uncovered the remnants of a monumental pool-complex at the heart of the ancient city. It played an important role in the socio-political life of Petra during the Nabataean and Roman periods. The mere presence of a paradeidos in Petra symbolized the Nabataean king's power and helped to legitimize his place among contemporary rulers. The paradeisos is an example of a gratuitous display of conspicuous consumption, a symbol of the flourishing status of Petra during its Classical era. More... | $99.00 | Add to Cart | | 
| 1-59333-153-3 | Bell, Gertrude. Amurath to Amurath: A Journey Along the Banks of the Euphrates
Gertrude Bell, the well-known explorer and archaeologist, began her extensive travels in the Near East in 1892. In her trips, she surveyed and photographed the areas which she visited and investigated archeological sites. More... | $89.00 | Add to Cart | | 
| 978-1-59333-976-0 | Ben Zvi, Ehud . Perspectives on Hebrew Scriptures III
This volume incorporates all the articles and reviews published in the Journal of Hebrew Scriptures in 2006. It includes contributions by R. D. Holmstedt, J. Wöhrle, W. K. Gilders, A. Pinker, S. S. Scatolini Apóstolo, J. M. Tebes, R. Benun, D. M. Carr, J. J. Collins, F. W. (Chip) Dobbs-Allsop, A. Kalmanofsky, Yung Suk Kim, G. N. Knoppers, E. Ben Zvi, R. L. Hubbard, Jr., R. W. Klein, M. A. Throntveit, and I. Kalimi. The review section includes more than forty reviews. More... | $125.00 | Add to Cart | | 
| 978-1-59333-725-4 | Berg, Ina. Negotiating Island Identities
Negotiating Island Identities explores the history of interaction between Crete and the Cycladic islands from the late Middle to Late Bronze II periods when Minoan influence was at its peak. Based on a thorough investigation of pottery assemblages from key sites, the book advocates a rethink of established acculturation scenarios (such as “Minoanisation”) in relation to the Cycladic islands. Openness or closure towards outside influences was not predetermined by cultural, geographical or ecological variables but was socially constructed. Island communities could consciously fashion their worlds and make choices about the nature and degree of interaction with their neighbours. More... | $102.00 | Add to Cart | | 
| 1-59333-158-4 | Bidmead, Julye . The Akitu Festival: Religious Continuity and Royal Legitimation in Mesopotamia
The akitu festival is one of the oldest recorded religious festivals in the world, celebrated for several millennia throughout ancient Mesopotamia. Yet, the akitu was more than just a religious ceremony; it acted as a political device to ensure the supremacy of the king, the national god, and his capital city. Using tools of social anthropology and ritual analysis, this book presents a detailed reconstruction of the festival events and its attendant rituals to demonstrate how the festival became a propagandistic tool wielded by the monarchy and ruling classes. The akitu festival demonstrates the effectiveness of religion as a political tool. More... | $99.00 | Add to Cart | | 
| 1-59333-067-7 | Bonomi, Joseph. Nineveh and Its Palaces
The author presents the discoveries of Botta and Layard and applies them to the writings of the Bible. This third edition charts all the discoveries made in the 1800s with chronological tables. The volume contains 273 illustrations. More... | $89.00 | Add to Cart | | 
| 1-931956-99-5 | Brock (et al.), Sebastian. The Hidden Pearl: The Aramaic Heritage
An unprecedented book and album set on the Aramaic heritage, including three one-hour documentary video tapes. Vol. I covers the ancient Aramaic heritage, vol. II is on the heirs of the heritage, and vol. III covers one of the witness communities today. More... | $364.00 | Add to Cart | | 
| 978-1-59333-955-5 | Burrows, Ronald M.. The Discoveries in Crete
Indeed a classic of accessible archaeological writing, Burrows’ study of ancient Crete was one of the main contributors to the commencement of modern understanding of the Minoans. The earliest traces of the Minoan civilization are sketched out before he turns to the historical periods when Minos flourished. The sack of Knossos and the end of the Bronze Age are narrated against the archaeological background. Aware of the cultural continuity of classical stories from the island, he introduces the topic of the minotaur and the famed labyrinth of Knossos. For anyone interested in the roots of western civilization, or of the founding of classical civilizations, this book remains essential reading. More... | $109.00 | Add to Cart | | 
| 1-930053-46-5 | Chavalas, Mark W., ed.. Current Issues and the Study of the Ancient Near East
Beginning with the earliest civilizations known, this book begins with an essay by Gonzalo Rubio exploring the field of Sumerian and Babylonian studies, the realm of southern Mesopotamia. Following a northern arc, the next essay, by Steven J. Garfinkle, considers the Assyrians as they are currently being viewed. Gary Beckman then addresses the present trends in the study of the Hittites in Anatolia. The final essay brings the discussion to the familiar realms of the biblical world directly with a contribution by Daniel C. Snell considering Syria-Palestine in present-day research. More... | $24.00 | Add to Cart | | 
| 978-1-59333-820-6 | Cho, Sang Youl. Lesser Deities in the Ugaritic Texts and the Hebrew Bible
This book explores ancient conceptions of the lesser deities, the so-called angels, in the Ugaritic texts and the Hebrew Bible. It provides readers with fundamental understanding of ancient "angelology" in the religious literatures from Ugarit and Israel. More... | $124.00 | Add to Cart | | 
| 978-1-59333-987-6 | Cooney, John D.. Amarna Reliefs from Hermopolis in American Collections
Generously illustrated, this handy reference tool catalogues the sculptured reliefs of the Amarna period from Hermopolis that are represented in American collections. Each relief is illustrated with an accompanying photograph and is given a physical and artistic description. Numerous subjects are represented in the reliefs: the royal family, the court circle, horses and chariots, flora and fauna, musicians, daily life scenes, architecture, and an offering scene. The material was compiled and described by John Cooney, Curator of Egyptian and Classical Art at the Cleveland Museum of Art. Only 2000 copies of this museum book were ever printed, making it an unexpected find in new condition. More... | $50.00 | Add to Cart | | 
| 978-1-59333-669-1 | Cumming, Charles Gordon. The Assyrian and Hebrew Hymns of Praise
An exercise in pre-biblical theology characterizes this exploration of Hebrew and Assyrian hymns. Cumming compares biblical hymns, mostly from the Psalms, with hymns from ancient Assyria. He specifically compares the images of the supreme god in each of these collections. More... | $94.00 | Add to Cart | | 
| 1-59333-258-0 | Cunchillos, J-L. A Concordance of Ugaritic Words
A concordance of the Ugaritic texts (published separately) of the Ugaritic Data Bank. Each word is presented in its proper context. A valuable tool for every Ugaritic scholar. More... | $767.00 | Add to Cart | | 
| 1-59333-231-9 | Cunchillos, J-L. One Writing . . . Numerous Readings
This work aims at explaining how the recension of the Ugaritic text--based on the Northwest Semitic Philological Data Bank--originated and how it is produced. More... | $127.00 | Add to Cart | | 
| 1-59333-270-X | Cunchillos, J-L. The Texts of the Ugaritic Data Bank
A complete edition of all the texts in the Ugaritic Data Bank. A concordance is available separately. A valuable tool for every Ugaritic scholar. More... | $767.00 | Add to Cart | | 
| 1-931956-02-2 | Dalley, Stephanie. Mari and Karana: Two Old Babylonian Cities
A study on all the social and historical aspects of Mari and Karana, this book provides an account of life in the nineteenth century BCE. Illustrations with photographs and drawings of objects uncovered during excavations provide a lively counterpart to the texts themselves, many of which are quoted in translation.
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| 978-1-59333-960-9 | de Lagarde, Paul. Persische Studien
The astute observations of linguist Paul de Lagarde on Persian manuscript in Europe predating 1700 make an essential catalogue for anyone interested in the state of the field in the late 19th century. Citing each manuscript, Lagarde provides an annotated catalogue of 61 pieces that include descriptions from the initial publication of each text as well as his own observations. His study gives a sense of importance of each piece considered, demonstrating their relationships with other known documents. Also included in this unique study are the Judeo-Persian versions of the prophets Isaiah, Jeremiah, and Ezekiel (the latter only through chapter 9). More... | $106.00 | Add to Cart | | 
| 978-1-59333-369-0 | Depuydt, Leo. The Other Mathematics: Language and Logic in Egyptian and in General
Since Boole, symbolic logic has supplanted Aristotelian logic. Claude Shannon first applied Boolean algebra to electronic circuits. In this investigation, several facets of ancient Egyptian and its parallels in other languages are reinterpreted from the point of view of modern logic. More... | $182.00 | Add to Cart | | 
| 978-1-59333-592-2 | Eiselen, Frederick Carl. Sidon
Although the name of "Sidon" is familiar to readers of the Bible, few know much about it. In this seminal study of the city of Sidon the reader is taken through what can be known of the political history and cultural influence, ancient and present, of this important city. More... | $102.00 | Add to Cart | | 
| 0-913696-27-7 | Fazzini, Richard. Images for Eternity
Sumptuously illustrated with both black and white and color photographs, Images for Eternity presents the objects displayed in 1975 at the Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco. Temporarily receiving the Egyptian collection from the Brooklyn Museum and additional pieces from the Lowie Museum, the San Francisco exhibition was immortalized in this publication. Egyptian artifacts from 4000 to 40 B.C.E. were photographed and briefly described. This show book was intentionally designed to keep the reader interested in the artworks themselves rather than the explanatory notes. As a record of the arts of ancient Egypt, this collection is sure to please those with an eye towards art history and the development of artistic styles of one of the cradles of classical civilization. More... | $35.00 | Add to Cart | | 
| 0-913696-26-9 | Fazzini, Richard. Images for Eternity
Sumptuously illustrated with both black and white and color photographs, Images for Eternity presents the objects displayed in 1975 at the Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco. Temporarily receiving the Egyptian collection from the Brooklyn Museum and additional pieces from the Lowie Museum, the San Francisco exhibition was immortalized in this publication. Egyptian artifacts from 4000 to 40 B.C.E. were photographed and briefly described. This show book was intentionally designed to keep the reader interested in the artworks themselves rather than the explanatory notes. As a record of the arts of ancient Egypt, this collection is sure to please those with an eye towards art history and the development of artistic styles of one of the cradles of classical civilization. More... | $45.00 | Add to Cart | |
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