Weisheitstexte, Mythen und Epen

Texts from the World of the Old Testament – New Series compiles the most important pre-Christian era texts from the cultural realms of the ancient Middle East and Egypt, organized according to thematic groups and interconnections. They are presented in academically accurate and reliable new translations, accompanied by brief introductions, annotations, and short commentary. The selection of texts reflects the Old Testament as a point of reference but provides a comprehensive picture of the cultural areas and spaces that are presented. This is a volume of source material that brings back to life the living reality of people from eras long past.