Gods in the Desert

Religions of the Ancient Near East

Nonfiction, History, Africa, Egypt, Religion & Spirituality, Reference, Comparative Religion, Middle East
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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.

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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.

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