Religious Texts from Ugarit (Biblical Seminar) [Paperback]

Nicolas Wyatt (Author), N. Wyatt (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0826460488 | ISBN-13: 978-0826460486 | Publication Date: October 2002 | Edition: 2 Revised

This translation and commentary on the Ugaritic texts is aimed at general readers as well as students and specialists in biblical, classical and religious studies. The Ugaritic texts have long been recognized as basic background material for Old Testament study. Ugaritic deities, myths, religious terminology, poetic techniques and general vocabulary are widely encountered by the attentive reader of the Hebrew Bible. This edition has a modern translation and commentary based on scrutiny of the original tablets and recent academic discussion. While addressing the needs of accurate translation, it also attempts to take seriously demands for a readable English version.

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About the Author

Nicolas Wyatt is Reader in Religious Studies, University of Edinburgh. He is also the author of 'Space and Time in the Religious Life of the Near East' (2001).

Product Details

• Paperback: 504 pages
• Publisher: Continuum; 2 Revised edition (October 2002)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0826460488
• ISBN-13: 978-0826460486
• Product Dimensions: 9.1 x 6.2 x 1.1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.7 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,567,006 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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14 of 15 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars A Fresh Translation of Canaanite Religious texts, March 28, 2000

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This review is from: Religious Texts from Ugarit: The Words of Ilimilku and His Colleagues (The Biblical Seminar, 53) (Paperback)

Dr. Wyatt has produced an excellent collection of translations of the major religious texts from Ugarit, the major Late Bronze Age Canaanite city situated on the Northern Coast of Syria. These texts, which are of extreme importance to all studying the ancient near east, biblical studies, comparative religion etc., have been available over the years in various, though not always accessable and updated versions. In this volume, these texts are offered with an up-to-date translation and discussion. This book is highly recommended for all who wish to have at a handy and updated version of these important texts.

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Ridiculously priced item, February 28, 2009

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This review is from: Religious Texts from Ugarit (Biblical Seminar) (Paperback)

There's no reason this book should be priced this high ($249). I hope nobody does business with this seller: BOOKSTORES12. This is a paperback book. It sells at CBD, Alibris and elsewhere for $79.00. And these are just two stores I picked at random. Even $79.00 is too pricey in my opinion. But $249 is absolutely absurd. Sellers like BOOKSTORES12 have encouraged me always to shop around before buying a book on Amazon. In many cases I can find far better deals.

This is a great book by the way. It's probably got the most extensive collection of texts available in English translation. Copious notes to boot. Not bilingual though.