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Languages from the World of the Bible.

The alphabetic script is part of the lasting heritage of the ancient Near East. It unites a number of newly-emerging civilizations in ancient Syria-Palestine, which together constitute the immediate background of the Hebrew Bible. Transformed by the impact of Hellenism, they also shaped the social-h...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Clasificación:Libro Electrónico
Autor principal: Gzella, Holger
Formato: Electrónico eBook
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: Berlin : De Gruyter Inc., 2011.
Edición:2nd ed.
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Acceso en línea:Texto completo
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Sumario:The alphabetic script is part of the lasting heritage of the ancient Near East. It unites a number of newly-emerging civilizations in ancient Syria-Palestine, which together constitute the immediate background of the Hebrew Bible. Transformed by the impact of Hellenism, they also shaped the social-historical and cultural setting of the New Testament. This work presents fresh and concise yet thorough overviews of the relevant languages and their interaction. They are informed by the most recent scholarship and share a clear historical framework.
Descripción Física:1 online resource (272 pages)
ISBN:9781934078631
1934078638