Baal, St. George, and Khidr: a study of the historical geography of the Levant
"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"--
| Published in: | History, archaeology, and culture of the levant |
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| Main Author: | |
| Format: | Print Book |
| Language: | English |
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| Published: |
University Park, Pennsylvania
Eisenbrauns
[2019]
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| In: |
History, archaeology, and culture of the levant (8)
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| Series/Journal: | History, archaeology, and culture of the levant
8 |
| Standardized Subjects / Keyword chains: | B
Levant
/ Georg, Saint -303
/ Khiḍr
/ Baal, God
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| IxTheo Classification: | NBA Dogmatics |
| Further subjects: | B
Baal (Canaanite deity)
B George Saint (-303) Shrines (Middle East) B Khiḍr (Legendary character) Shrines (Middle East) |
| 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"-- |
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| Item Description: | Includes bibliographical references and index |
| ISBN: | 157506989X |