The History of al-Ṭabarī Vol. 3: The Children of Israel

by William M. Brinner

Book Overview

This volume continues the stories of the Israelite patriarchs and prophets who figured in Volume II, as well as of the semi-mythical rulers of ancient Iran. In addition to biblical, Qur'anic, and legendary accounts about Moses, Aaron, and the exodus of the Children of Israel from Egypt; of the Judges, Samuel and Ezekiel; and of Saul, David, and Solomon, it includes a version of Iranian prehistory that emphasizes the role of Manuchihr (Manushihr in...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0791406881
• ISBN13: 9780791406885
• Release Date: August 1991
• Publisher: State University of New York Press
• Length: 206 Pages
• Weight: 0.60 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 5.9" x 9.0"