Baal, St. George, and Khidr : a study of the historical geography of the Levant / Robert D. Miller II, OFS
- Author:
- Miller, Robert D., II
- Published:
- University Park, Pennsylvania : Eisenbrauns, [2019]
- Copyright Date:
- ©2019
- Physical Description:
- x, 93 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm.
- Series:
- History, archaeology, and culture of the Levant ; 8
- Contents:
- Mount Carmel -- Western Galilee -- Bashan -- Taybeh -- Lod -- Jerusalem and elsewhere -- Discussion and conclusion.
- Summary:
- "Examines the origins of the figure of St. George in Christian, Islamic and Jewish contexts, using primary texts in Arabic, Latin, Ugaritic and other languages. Explores possible connections and continuity with the Canaanite storm god Baal"--
- Subject(s):
- ISBN:
- 9781575069890 (hardcover)
157506989X (hardcover) - Bibliography Note:
- Includes bibliographical references and index.
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