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Focusing on ancient Near Eastern royal apologies, Andrew Knapp explores how these texts defended the legitimacy of kings who rose to power under irregular circumstances. By analyzing inscriptions and narratives related to figures such as Telipinu, Hattusili III, David, and others, he identifies shared themes and issues that connect these discourses, providing insights into the political and cultural contexts of their time.
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Royal Apologetic in the Ancient Near East, Andrew Knapp
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- Released
- 2015
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- Title
- Royal Apologetic in the Ancient Near East
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Andrew Knapp
- Publisher
- SBL Press
- Released
- 2015
- Format
- Hardcover
- Pages
- 440
- ISBN13
- 9780884140764
- Category
- Esotericism and Religion
- Description
- Focusing on ancient Near Eastern royal apologies, Andrew Knapp explores how these texts defended the legitimacy of kings who rose to power under irregular circumstances. By analyzing inscriptions and narratives related to figures such as Telipinu, Hattusili III, David, and others, he identifies shared themes and issues that connect these discourses, providing insights into the political and cultural contexts of their time.