Semitic papyrology in context a climate of creativity : papers from a New York University conference marking the retirement of Baruch A. Levine

One of the major and complicating - characteristics of the antique Middle East is the interconnection between the Semitic and Greco-Roman cultures. The current volume brings together studies which relate to the multi-cultural traditions of papyrus writing, with special attention regarding the lingui...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Otros Autores: Schiffman, Lawrence H. (-)
Formato: Libro electrónico
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: Leiden ; Boston, Mass. : Brill 2003.
Colección:EBSCO Academic eBook Collection Complete.
Culture and history of the ancient Near East ; v. 14.
Acceso en línea:Conectar con la versión electrónica
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Sumario:One of the major and complicating - characteristics of the antique Middle East is the interconnection between the Semitic and Greco-Roman cultures. The current volume brings together studies which relate to the multi-cultural traditions of papyrus writing, with special attention regarding the linguistic, literary, and cultural features of these, often documentary texts.Originally presented at a conference in honour of the retirement of Professor Baruch A. Levine, Skirball Professor Emeritus of Biblical and Ancient Near Eastern Studies (New York University). Important for students of the Greco-Roman world and the Near East in Late Antiquity.
Notas:Papers given at a conference on March 5-7, 2000 at New York University.
Descripción Física:xiv, 285 p. : il., mapa
Formato:Forma de acceso: World Wide Web.
Bibliografía:Incluye referencias bibliográficas e índice.
ISBN:9781423714552