Gods in the Desert Religions of the Ancient Near East
by Holland, Glenn S.Edition: Reprint
Format: Paperback
Pub. Date: 2010-10-16
Publisher(s): Rowman & Littlefield Publishers
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Summary
Gods in the Desert explores the fascinating religious cultures of the ancient Near East. From the mysterious pyramids, tombs, and temples of Egypt to the powerful heroes, gods, and legends of Mesopotamia, Glenn Holland guides readers through the early religions that are the root of many of today's major faiths. Holland compares the religions of ancient Egypt, Mesopotamia, and Syria-Palestine, including Israel and Judah, from the Neolithic era through the conquest of Alexander the Great. He provides a historical survey of each region, then discusses the gods, the rulers, the afterlife, and the worship rituals. This accessible overview makes clear how these religions converged and diverged, and are intimately connected to many of the religions we recognize today, sometimes in surprising ways.
Author Biography
Glenn S. Holland is professor of religious studies at Allegheny College. He is also the creator of The Teaching Company's popular lecture series "Rehgion in the Ancient Mediterranean World.
Table of Contents
| List of Illustrations | p. vii |
| List of Maps | p. ix |
| Time Line | p. xv |
| Preface | p. xix |
| Introduction: Religion and Its Characteristic Expression | p. xxiii |
| Egypt | |
| Egypt: Historical Survey | p. 3 |
| Egypt: The Gods and the World They Made | p. 15 |
| Egypt: The King and Royal Power | p. 37 |
| Egypt: The World of the Dead | p. 57 |
| Egypt: The Human World | p. 77 |
| Mesopotamia | |
| Mesopotamia: Historical Survey | p. 99 |
| Mesopotamia: The Gods and the World They Made | p. 111 |
| Mesopotamia: The World of Kings and Heroes | p. 131 |
| Mesopotamia: The World of the Dead | p. 149 |
| Mesopotamia: The Human World | p. 167 |
| Syria-Palestine | |
| Syria-Palestine: Historical Survey | p. 191 |
| Syria-Palestine: The Gods and the World They Made | p. 199 |
| Syria-Palestine: Kings and Prophets | p. 219 |
| Syria-Palestine: Suffering and Death | p. 239 |
| Syria-Palestine: The Human World | p. 257 |
| Conclusion: Change and Continuity in the Hellenistic Age | p. 277 |
| Bibliography for Further Reading | p. 285 |
| Glossary | p. 289 |
| Index | p. 297 |
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