Royal Apologetic in the Ancient Near East

by Andrew Knapp and Andrew Knapp

Book Overview

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.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0884140768
• ISBN13: 9780884140764
• Release Date: November 2015
• Publisher: SBL Press
• Length: 440 Pages
• Weight: 1.79 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.1" x 6.0" x 9.0"