Donkeys in the biblical world

Way, Kenneth C.

Donkeys in the biblical world ceremony and symbol / [electronic resource] : Kenneth C. Way. - Winona Lake, Ind. : Eisenbrauns, 2011. - 1 online resource (xvi, 272 p.) : ill. - History, archaeology, and culture of the Levant ; 2 . - History, archaeology, and culture of the Levant ; 2. .

Based on the author's thesis (Ph.D.)--Hebrew Union College, 2006 under the title, The ceremonial and symbolic significance of donkeys in the Biblical world.

Includes bibliographical references (p. 208-259) and indexes.

Introduction -- The donkey in ancient Near Eastern texts -- The donkey in ancient Near Eastern archaeology -- The donkey in biblical literature -- Synthesis.

9781575066431 (electronic bk.) 1575066432 (electronic bk.)


Semites--Religion.
Donkeys--Religious aspects--History.
BODY, MIND & SPIRIT / Spirituality / Paganism & Neo-Paganism
RELIGION / Comparative Religion


Middle East--Religious life and customs.


Electronic books.

BL1605.D66 / W39 2011eb

299/.2