Ancient Prophecy: Near Eastern, Biblical, and Greek Perspectives
Martti Nissinen
A landmark study comparing prophecy in Mesopotamia, ancient Israel and Greece, from the letters of Mari to the Oracle of Delphi. Essential reading to see the prophets in their real historical setting.
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