Nebuchadnezzar and Babylon - Couverture souple

Wiseman, D. J.

 
9780197261002: Nebuchadnezzar and Babylon
Couverture souple
ISBN 10 : 0197261000 ISBN 13 : 9780197261002
Editeur : Oxford University Press, 1991

Synopsis

This new examination of the region of Nebuchadrezzar II of Babylon (605-562 BC) includes revised interpretations of the Babylonian Chronicles for his reign, especially for the years of the campaigns against the West and the capture of Jerusalem.

Excavations at Babylon are used to give a view of the city in Neo-Babylonian times, including the royal `Hanging Gardens' and the ziggurat. The varied literary genres current in this city of learning in the sixth century BC (including dreams and prophecies) and the role of hostages, exiles, and prisoners of war are used to throw light on the life of the Jewish exiles there. An assessment of the character of Nebuchadrezzar as a military and political leader, religious devotee and legal administrator is attempted on the basis of textual evidence.

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Présentation de l'éditeur

This new examination of the region of Nebuchadrezzar II of Babylon (605-562 BC) includes revised interpretations of the Babylonian Chronicles for his reign, especially for the years of the campaigns against the West and the capture of Jerusalem. Excavations at Babylon are used to give a view of the city in Neo-Babylonian times, including the royal `Hanging Gardens' and the ziggurat. The varied literary genres current in this city of learning in the sixth century BC (including dreams and prophecies) and the role of hostages, exiles, and prisoners of war are used to throw light on the life of the Jewish exiles there. An assessment of the character of Nebuchadrezzar as a military and political leader, religious devotee and legal administrator is attempted on the basis of textual evidence.

Revue de presse

`Wiseman provides an interesting and accessible survey of the reign of this major historical figure.' Classical World

`Altogether a vivid and up-to-date account of life in Daniel's Babylon as revealed by latest researches'. Bible Study Monthly

'This paperback reprint should extend the readership of an already popular volume.' A.G. Auld'

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Éditeur
Oxford University Press
Date d'édition
1991
Langue
anglais
ISBN 10 
0197261000
ISBN 13 
9780197261002
Reliure
Broché
Nombre de pages
160
Coordonnées du fabricant
non disponible
Personne responsable
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Assago Milano
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Italie

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9780197260401: Nebuchadnezzar and Babylon

Edition présentée

ISBN 10 :  0197260403 ISBN 13 :  9780197260401
Editeur : Oxford University Press, 1985
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