Yamauchi, Edwin M. creator author. Wiseman, D. J. (Donald John) writer of foreword. text bibliography miu 1990 1990 monographic eng

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578 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm "Incorporating the latest archaeological information from Iran, the author paints an incisive portrait of Persia's role in Old Testament history. He analyzes the peoples who constituted the old Persian confederation as well as the important cities (e.g. Susa, Pasargadae, Persepolis) and kings (e.g. Cyrus, Darius, Xerxes) who played a dominant role in the Achaemenian era"--Jacket. The Medes -- Cyrus -- Cambyses -- Darius -- Xerxes -- Artaxerxes I -- Susa -- Ecbatana -- Pasargadae -- Persepolis -- Persia and the Greeks -- Zoroastrianism -- The Magi -- Mithraism. Edwin M. Yamauchi ; foreword by Donald J. Wiseman. Includes bibliographical references (pages 525-547) and indexes. a-ir--- Antiquities Excavations (Archaeology) Iran Iran In the Bible Iran History To 640 Iran Antiquities BS680.I65 Y35 1990 BS680.I65 Y35 1990 0801098998 9780801098994 89048988 DLC 891115 20210108164717.0 20800492 eng