Languages from the world of the Bible /
The alphabetic script is part of the lasting heritage of the ancient Near East. It unites a number of newly-emerging civilizations in ancient Syria-Palestine, which together constitute the immediate background of the Hebrew Bible. Transformed by the impact of Hellenism, they also shaped the social-h...
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| Format: | eBook |
| Language: | English |
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Boston :
De Gruyter,
2012.
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| Online Access: | Connect to the full text of this electronic book |
| Summary: | The alphabetic script is part of the lasting heritage of the ancient Near East. It unites a number of newly-emerging civilizations in ancient Syria-Palestine, which together constitute the immediate background of the Hebrew Bible. Transformed by the impact of Hellenism, they also shaped the social-historical and cultural setting of the New Testament. This work presents fresh and concise yet thorough overviews of the relevant languages and their interaction. They are informed by the most recent scholarship and share a clear historical framework. |
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| Physical Description: | 1 online resource (xvi, 256 pages) : maps |
| Bibliography: | Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| ISBN: | 9781934078631 1934078638 1934078611 9781934078617 |