A critical resource for students and scholars of the ancient Near East and the Bible Josette ElayiÆs Sennacherib, King of Assyria is the only biography of Sargon IIÆs famous son. Elayi traces the reign of Sennacherib in context in order to illuminate more fully the life and contributions of this warlord, builder, innovator, and social reformerùa unique figure among the Assyrian kings. Elayi offers both an evaluation of this royal figure and an assessment of the Assyrian Empire by interpreting the historical information surrounding the decisive events of his reign. Features: Exploration of why Sennacherib did not seize Jerusalem or remove Hezekiah from the throne An extensive investigation of annals, royal inscriptions, letters, palace reliefs, clay tablets, and excavation reports Maps and tables
- | Author: Josette Elayi
- | Publisher: Sbl Press
- | Publication Date: Aug 17, 2018
- | Number of Pages: 236 pages
- | Language: English
- | Binding: Hardcover/History
- | ISBN-10: 0884143171
- | ISBN-13: 9780884143178
