Royal Apologetic in the Ancient Near East

Andrew Knapp applies modern genre theory to seven ancient Near Eastern royal apologies that served to defend the legitimacy of kings who came to power under irregular circumstances. Knapp examines texts and inscriptions related to Telipinu, Hattusili III, David, Solomon, Hazael, Esarhaddon, and Nabonidus to identify common issues that unite each discourse.

Product details

• Authors: Andrew Knapp
• Publisher: Society of Biblical Literature
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 15.08.2015
• EAN: 9780884140764
• ISBN: 978-0-88414-076-4
• No. of pages: 466
• Series: Writings from the Ancient Worl; Writings from the Ancient Worl
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > History > Antiquity; Non-fiction book > Philosophy, religion > Religion: general, reference works; Religion und Glaube, Politik und Staat, POLITICAL SCIENCE / General, HISTORY / Ancient / General, Religion - Biblical Studies, RELIGION / Biblical Studies / Wisdom Literature