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Gorgias Ugaritic Studies (1935-388X): Gorgias Ugaritic Studies seek to capture the breadth and importance of Ugarit for the understanding of ancient Syria and its surrounding cultures. In this series, Gorgias Press publishes the works of scholars in the world of ancient Syria, its language, culture, religious beliefs, and ancient literary works fundamental to the contextualization of the Hebrew Bible and its interpretation.
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| 978-1-4632-0180-7 | Kiraz, George, and Zeyad Al-Salameen. From Ugarit to Nabataea From Ugarit to Nabataea is a collection of articles on the texts and cultures of various Near and Middle Eastern societies. They include discussion of the religious beliefs, iconography, epigraphy, architecture and language of these societies.
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| 978-1-61719-160-2 | Ortlund, Eric. Theophany and Chaoskampf: The Interpretation of Theophanic Imagery in the Baal Epic, Isaiah, and the Twelve Against the prevailing interpretation of theophanic imagery in Old Testament poetic texts as metaphor for divine power, this book argues that such texts are best interpreted as fully mythic re-applications of the Chaoskampf myth in a Yahwistic context. More... | $148.45 | Add to Cart |  |
| 978-1-59333-084-2 | Belnap, Dan. Fillets of Fatling and Goblets of Gold This volume explores the role of ritual behavior in the meal imagery of the Ugaritic mythological and epic texts. It evaluates whether these events succeeded in their purpose or if they failed, and explains the importance of recognizing the outcomes. More... | $143.75 | Add to Cart |  |
| 978-1-59333-716-2 | Wyatt, Nicolas. Word of Tree and Whisper of Stone, and other papers on Ugaritian thought This volume is a collection of selected essays on specific themes in Ugaritic literature. Included are eight unique contributions to understanding the religious life and thought of Ugarit, including detailed studies and essays covering broader issues for grasping the worldview of ancient Syria. More... | $112.50 | Add to Cart |  |
| 978-1-59333-958-6 | Tatu, Silviu. The Qatal//Yiqtol (Yiqtol//Qatal) Verbal Sequence in Semitic Couplets The book investigates the qatal//yiqtol (yiqtol//qatal) verbal sequence, previously known as ‘tense shifting’, as found in couplets of the Hebrew Psalter, attempting an innovatory explanation by means of M.A.K. Halliday’s Systemic Theory. Examples from Ugaritic poetry are also provided. More... | $138.00 | Add to Cart |  |
| 978-1-59333-717-9 | Wiggins, Steve. A Reassessment of Asherah Asherah is one of the most popular goddesses known from the ancient world. In this second edition of the author’s 1993 monograph on the goddess, further articles and bibliography have been added to bring this ever-expanding field of study more up-to-date. More... | $90.00 | Add to Cart |  |
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