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Ancient Near Eastern Documents - AHIS345
Students can choose between an option in West Semitic languages or Egyptian religious texts (Session 1) or in Late Egyptian (Session 2) West Semitic languages: In the past decade literacy has become a key issue in the debate over state formation and the historical reliability of the biblical record. Documentary texts in West Semitic languages have been important pieces of evidence in the debate. This unit is an extension unit to AHIS259 for those interested in reading documentary texts in Hebrew, Moabite and Aramaic. This unit is of particular interest to students who wish to study in greater detail the history of Ancient Israel and Judah. Texts are translated from their original languages with a focus on palaeography, grammar and historical context. The convenor and contact person is Dr Stephen Llewelyn. Egyptian Religious Documents: Original sources in the hieroglyphic script dealing with Egyptian religion will be studied. Selections from the Pyramid Texts, the Coffin Texts and the Book of the Dead will be read as well as a number of hymns and prayers from the Middle and New Kingdoms. As well as considering their religious content, the grammar, genre and literary structure of the texts will also be analysed. The convenor and contact person is Associate Professor Boyo Ockinga.
| Credit Points: | 3 |
| When Offered: | S1 Day - Session 1, North Ryde, Day |
| Staff Contact(s): | Dr Stephen Llewelyn, Associate Professor Boyo Ockinga |
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| NCCW(s): | AHST381 |
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| Assessed As: | Graded |
| Offered By: | Department of Ancient History Faculty of Arts |
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