A Short History of Babylon

Name: A Short History of Babylon
Brand: Allen & Unwin
SKU: 9781838601706
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By Karen Radner

Series: Short Histories

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A Short History of Babylon delves into the complex history of Babylon, a city often viewed through the lens of the Hebrew Bible's narratives of exile and loss. Karen Radner presents Babylon as a dynamic and influential city that shaped global history over two millennia, moving beyond its portrayal as merely a backdrop to Old Testament events.
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Ideal for readers interested in history, biblical studies, and ancient civilizations, as well as students and general readers seeking an insightful yet approachable overview of Babylon's long and varied legacy.

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Much of our perception of Babylon in the West is filtered through the poignant echoes of loss and longing that resonate in the Hebrew Bible. The lamenting exiles of Judah craved a return to their lost homeland after the sack of Jerusalem in 587 BC and their forcible removal by Nebuchadnezzar to the alien floodlands of the Euphrates.

But to see Babylon only as an adjunct to Old Testament history is misleading. A Short History of Babylon explores the ever-changing city that shaped world history for two millennia.

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Radner's work is both scholarly and accessible, enriched with amusing anecdotes and a comprehensive timeline. The book contains colour and black-and-white illustrations, maps, and primary source excerpts. Reviews praise its readability and depth, recommending it for all levels, including CHOICE and the Society for Old Testament Study Book List.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781838601706

Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 20 February 2020

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC

Illustration: 40 bw illus

Audience: Tertiary education

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 15.0mm

Width: 137.0mm

Height: 211.0mm

Weight: 338g

Pages: 272

Collections

Ancient & Classical History Education & Reference History & Archaeology History & Military Karen Radner Non-Fiction Series: Short Histories

About the Author

Karen Radner is Alexander von Humboldt Professor for Ancient Near Middle East & Honorary Professor of Ancient Near Eastern History, University College London.