Author: William G. Dever Publisher: Eisenbrauns ISBN: 1575060817 Category : History Languages : en Pages : 616
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Celebrating the 100th anniversary of the Albright Institute of Archaeological Research, this collection of erudite essays concentrates on the archaeology of ancient Israel, Canaan, and neighboring nations.
Author: David Noel Freedman Publisher: Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing ISBN: 9780802824004 Category : Reference Languages : en Pages : 1500
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Nearly 600 Bible authorities have contributed to this complete, up-to-date volume featuring nearly 5,000 alphabetically ordered articles explaining all the books, persons, places, and significant items found in the Bible. 115 photos. 16 color maps.
Author: J.G. Ensley Publisher: Xlibris Corporation ISBN: 1479771953 Category : Fiction Languages : en Pages : 293
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The Partisans is a story set on the stage of a world that never was, but has been and is. It is about a generation of young people born without hope on a planet doomed to consume itself in the fires of its own dynamic hatreds. Taanach of Dhayne is a man of war and a dreamer of peace a wonderful abnormality in a world gone mad with violence perpetuated by generations of murderous ancestors. When fate aligns his path with that of a sworn enemy of his people, he begins to believe his world can change. Her name is Michal, and it is largely through her that the young within their respective nations learn to question the hateful regimes of their hard-hearted fathers. After an arduous journey to an unknown land, the adventurers are profoundly changed when they discover the remnants of a legendary people the fabled Elders of Dolan. Driven then by a powerful, unifying purpose, the Partisans return to their own lands to initiate a campaign of destruction against the most powerful armies of their time. But they are only a few against the well-organized power of many thousands, an obstacle that seems impossible to overcome. The rebellion is naturally met with virulent resistance from the deeply entrenched powers that be, and thus the stage is set for conflict on an unprecedented scale. In the end, the demise of the ancient cancer of hate must come about from within the nations themselves, as the element of goodness they hold dormant rises up against the roots of their own despicable past.
Author: Gustave Flaubert Publisher: Graphic Arts Books ISBN: 1513284525 Category : Fiction Languages : en Pages : 222
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Salammbo is the daughter of a Carthaginian general and statesman, who becomes the object of desire of the warrior leader who has invaded her home. After a precious veil is stolen from the city’s holy temple, Salammbo is determined to bring it back. Following the First Punic War, Carthage is unable to compensate its army of hired mercenaries. This angers the men causing them to revolt and attack the city. One of their leaders, Matho, has fallen in love with Salammbo, a priestess and daughter of the Carthaginian general. When Salammbo discovers the mercenaries have stolen a sacred veil, she goes to retrieve it. Yet, legend warns whoever touches the veil—regardless of intent—is doomed to die. Salammbo is a historical epic that depicts the internal and external tragedy of war. It explores both sides of a conflict that leads to the same startling conclusion. Flaubert delivers a vivid characterization of corruption, politics, lust and obsession. With an eye-catching new cover, and professionally typeset manuscript, this edition of Salammbo is both modern and readable.
Author: William G. Dever
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Author: Paul W. Lapp
Author: George Adam Smith
Author: Palestine Exploration Fund
Author: David Noel Freedman
Author: Palestine Exploration Fund
Author: J.G. Ensley
Author: Ernest Reyer
Author: Gustave Flaubert