Ancient Texts for the Study of the Hebrew Bible: A Guide to the Background Literature.(Book review)

Biblical Theology Bulletin | September 22, 2008| | Copyright

Ancient Texts for the Study of the Hebrew Bible: A Guide to the Background Literature. By Kenton L. Sparks, Peabody, MA: Hendrickson Publishers, 2005. Pp. xxxvii + 514. Cloth, $39.95.

Sparks, a graduate of the University of North Carolina and Associate Professor of Biblical Studies at Eastern University, has put together a masterful introduction to ancient Near Eastern literature. His work comes from his desire to fill a void in the availability of books on comparative literature with the Hebrew Bible. His purpose is "to introduce important comparative texts from the ...

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