Gods in the Desert
Religions of the Ancient Near East
Nonfiction, History, Africa, Egypt, Religion & Spirituality, Reference, Comparative Religion, Middle East
| Author: | Glenn S. Holland | ISBN: | 9780742599796 |
| Publisher: | Rowman & Littlefield Publishers | Publication: | July 16, 2009 |
| Imprint: | Rowman & Littlefield Publishers | Language: | English |
| Author: | Glenn S. Holland |
| ISBN: | 9780742599796 |
| Publisher: | Rowman & Littlefield Publishers |
| Publication: | July 16, 2009 |
| Imprint: | Rowman & Littlefield Publishers |
| Language: | English |
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.
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.
