Tracking the master scribe : revision through introduction in biblical and Mesopotamian literature / Sara J. Milstein.
| Author/creator | Milstein, Sara J., 1978- author. |
| Format | Book |
| Publication | New York, NY : Oxford University Press, [2016] |
| Description | xviii, 244 pages ; 25 cm |
| Subjects |
| Contents | Spotlight on method: (revision through) introduction -- "Evident" cases of revision through introduction -- A second wind: revision through introduction in Adapa --- Surpassing all versions: revision through introduction in the Gilgamesh epic -- Delusions of grandeur: revision through introduction in Judges 19-21, 1 Samuel 1, and 1 Samuel 11 -- The "magic" of beginnings (and endings). |
| Abstract | "With collectively produced texts that underwent massive change over time, Mesopotamian literature and the Hebrew Bible confound modern notions of authorship and creativity. Tracking the Master Scribe: Revision through Introduction in Biblical and Mesopotamian Literature probes the methods employed by ancient scribes to pass down the writing that mattered most"-- Provided by publisher. |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references (pages 213-232) and index. |
| Genre/form | Comparative studies. |
| LCCN | 2016005838 |
| ISBN | 9780190205393 (cloth ; alk. paper) |
| ISBN | 0190205393 (cloth ; alk. paper) |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joyner | General Stacks | BS1184 .M55 2016 | ✔ Available | Place Hold |