How Long to Read Ancient Texts for the Study of the Hebrew Bible

How Long Does it Take to Read Ancient Texts for the Study of the Hebrew Bible?

It takes the average reader to read Ancient Texts for the Study of the Hebrew Bible by Kenton L. Sparks

Assuming a reading speed of 250 words per minute. Learn more

Description

The Hebrew Bible represents no mere collection of books but a stunning array of literary genres. To fully illuminate the history and culture of the Old Testament, it is necessary to compare these ancient writings to similar texts written concurrently by Israel's neighbors. Beginning with an overview of the important literary archives of the ancient Near East, Sparks provides exhaustive references to the ancient literary counterparts to the Hebrew Bible's major genres. Surveying the ancient writings found throughout Egypt, Mesopotamia, Anatolia, and Palestine, Sparks provides a brief summary of each text discussed, translating brief portions and linking them to literarily similar biblical passages. Exploring over thirty genres--wisdom, hymns, love poetry, rituals, prophecy, apocalyptic, novella, epic legend, myth, genealogy, history, law, treaty, epigraphic materials, and others--it offers an exemplary guide to the fertile literary environment from which the canonical writings sprung. Rich with bibliographic material, this invaluable catalog enables the reader to locate not only the published texts in their original ancient languages but to find suitable English translations and commentary bearing on these ancient texts. A number of helpful indexes round out this outstanding resource. Providing students with a thorough introduction to the literature of the ancient Near East--and time-pressed scholars with an admirably up-to-date research tool--it will become a syllabus standard for a myriad of courses.

How long is Ancient Texts for the Study of the Hebrew Bible?

Ancient Texts for the Study of the Hebrew Bible by Kenton L. Sparks is 0 pages long, and a total of 0 words.

This makes it 0% the length of the average book. It also has 0% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read Ancient Texts for the Study of the Hebrew Bible Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes to read Ancient Texts for the Study of the Hebrew Bible aloud.

What Reading Level is Ancient Texts for the Study of the Hebrew Bible?

Ancient Texts for the Study of the Hebrew Bible is suitable for students ages 2 and up.

Note that there may be other factors that effect this rating besides length that are not factored in on this page. This may include things like complex language or sensitive topics not suitable for students of certain ages.

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