{"title":"The Kingdom of Arpad (Bit Agusi) and All Aram' : International Relations in Northern Syria in the Ninth and Eighth Centuries BCE","authors":"D. Kahn","doi":"10.2143/ANES.44.0.2022826","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.2143/ANES.44.0.2022826","url":null,"abstract":"The role of Bīt Agūsi in the politics of ninth-eighth centuries BCE in Northern Syria is surveyed. Seven stages in the existence of the Kingdom of Bīt Agūsi are identified. In stage 1 (858-ca. 842 BCE) Bit Agūsi apparently had no political alliances with its neighbors. In stage 2 (841- 823 BCE) Bit Agūsi was subjugated to Assyria. In stage 3 Bit Agūsi led the opposition against the Assyrian hegemony and became independent from ca. 823 at the earliest. Stage 4 is characterized by the supremacy of Aram-Damascus between 823 at the earliest and 805 at the latest. In Stage 5 (ca. 800-754 BCE) the rise of the Kingdom of Hamath-and- Lu 'ash in the south until 754 BCE and of Urartu in the North are surveyed. In stage 6 (754-744 BCE) Bīt Agūsi rose to prominence and probably controlled Hamath. In stage 7 (743-740 BCE) Assyria subdued Bit Agūsi, and reduced it into an Assyrian province.","PeriodicalId":80328,"journal":{"name":"Abr-Nahrain : an annual under the auspices of the Department of Semitic Studies, University of Melbourne","volume":"44 1","pages":"66-89"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2007-12-31","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://sci-hub-pdf.com/10.2143/ANES.44.0.2022826","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"67818188","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Jesus and Husayn Ibn 'Alī Ibn 'Abu Talib : A Comparative Study","authors":"K. Sindawi","doi":"10.2143/ANES.44.0.2022825","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.2143/ANES.44.0.2022825","url":null,"abstract":"The paper provides a comparative analysis of the figure of Christ as depicted in the New Testament and that of Husayn as reflected in Shī˛ite literature. We show that both figures meet in nearly every respect the expectations from saintly figures: Husayn like Jesus was born after a miraculous pregnancy and his birth was accompanied by visions and prophecies; both Husayn and Jesus had supernatural powers and knowledge, such as prescience; both performed numerous miracles; both demonstrated moral authority and courage; both gave their lives for the sake of humanity and died for their faith; and both came to life again after their death and ascended to heaven, to abide in God's lap.*","PeriodicalId":80328,"journal":{"name":"Abr-Nahrain : an annual under the auspices of the Department of Semitic Studies, University of Melbourne","volume":"40 1","pages":"50-65"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2007-12-31","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://sci-hub-pdf.com/10.2143/ANES.44.0.2022825","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"67818596","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"A Unique Early Bronze Age IV Tomb near Tell El-'Umeeiri, Jordan","authors":"Mohammad Waheeb","doi":"10.2143/ANES.44.0.2022827","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.2143/ANES.44.0.2022827","url":null,"abstract":"This paper reports on a significant Early Bronze Age IV tomb located south of Amman, Jordan. The first field season of the el-Umeeiri project was conducted in the summer of 1992, and field investigations continued until 2003 under direct supervision of the author. The main objective of the project was to excavate and study the cemetery area at el 'Umeeiri and to compare results with other nearby cemeteries at Amman and Madaba. Fieldwork also included soundings at nearby sites and an intensive surface survey of the area surrounding the cemetery.","PeriodicalId":80328,"journal":{"name":"Abr-Nahrain : an annual under the auspices of the Department of Semitic Studies, University of Melbourne","volume":"44 1","pages":"90-112"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2007-12-31","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://sci-hub-pdf.com/10.2143/ANES.44.0.2022827","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"67818246","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"A Survey of Pre-classical Sites in Eastern Turkey. Fourth Preliminary Report : The Eastern Shore of Lake Van","authors":"Aynur Özfirat","doi":"10.2143/ANES.44.0.2022828","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.2143/ANES.44.0.2022828","url":null,"abstract":"This paper presents the results of survey work carried out in 2005 in the regions of Mus, Bitlis, Agri and Igdir. The most significant conclusion to be drawn from these results is that the settlement of the area immediately to the east of Lake Van was much more intense than previously thought. We have further evidence of Syro-Mesopotamian interaction in the Late Chalcolithic (Amuq E-F), and a growing body of information on Early Bronze Age fortresses yielding Kura-Araxes material. The Middle Bronze Age is not well represented, but during the Early and Middle Iron Ages settlements increase markedly.","PeriodicalId":80328,"journal":{"name":"Abr-Nahrain : an annual under the auspices of the Department of Semitic Studies, University of Melbourne","volume":"44 1","pages":"113-140"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2007-12-31","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://sci-hub-pdf.com/10.2143/ANES.44.0.2022828","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"67819386","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Nouvelles inscriptions Thamudiénnes du sud de la Jordanie","authors":"M. Abdelaziz, Sultan Ma'adi","doi":"10.2143/ANES.43.0.2018767","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.2143/ANES.43.0.2018767","url":null,"abstract":"This study concerns six Thamudic inscriptions discovered during research carried out in 200, in southern Jordan in the region of Al-Jafar, along the frontier with Saudi Arabia. Each inscription is transcribed and translated with an accompanying commentary.","PeriodicalId":80328,"journal":{"name":"Abr-Nahrain : an annual under the auspices of the Department of Semitic Studies, University of Melbourne","volume":"43 1","pages":"130-141"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2006-12-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://sci-hub-pdf.com/10.2143/ANES.43.0.2018767","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"67818081","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Severus of Antioch in Scetis","authors":"Y. Youssef","doi":"10.2143/ANES.43.0.2018768","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.2143/ANES.43.0.2018768","url":null,"abstract":"This article is divided into two parts. The first deals with the section of the life of Severus of Antioch attributed to Athanasius concerning his sojourn in Scetis where we will compare this part with the other historical sources. The second part studies a local tradition of Scetis mentioned in a letter of Severus of Antioch. This second part demonstrates clearly that this part of the life of Severus is authentic and is derived from first hand information, which Severus obtained about Scetis.","PeriodicalId":80328,"journal":{"name":"Abr-Nahrain : an annual under the auspices of the Department of Semitic Studies, University of Melbourne","volume":"126 1","pages":"142-163"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2006-12-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://sci-hub-pdf.com/10.2143/ANES.43.0.2018768","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"67818091","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"The emperor Julian's order to rebuild the Temple in jerusalem : A connection with oracles ?","authors":"M. Simmons","doi":"10.2143/ANES.43.0.2018765","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.2143/ANES.43.0.2018765","url":null,"abstract":"By analyzing pagan and Christian sources from the Later Roman Empire, this study concludes that the emperor Julian was motivated by oracles, a good number possessing anti-Christian content, during the critical winter of 362-363 just before his Persian campaign, to develop an increasingly hostile programme against Christianity, and his reason for ordering the rebuilding of the Temple in Jerusalem is best understood in this context. A new hypothesis is developed, which posits that Julian was inspired by the anti-Christian works of Porphyry of Tyre (e.g., Contra Christianos, Philosophia ex oraculis) to plan the destruction of the Church and to rebuild the Temple according to Neoplatonic interpretations of an oracle inspired by Porphyry which predicted the demise of Christianity 365, years after its inception.","PeriodicalId":80328,"journal":{"name":"Abr-Nahrain : an annual under the auspices of the Department of Semitic Studies, University of Melbourne","volume":"58 1","pages":"68-117"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2006-12-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://sci-hub-pdf.com/10.2143/ANES.43.0.2018765","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"67818071","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Aspects of material culture at the Iron Age capital on the Kerkenes Dag in Central Anatolia","authors":"G. D. Summers","doi":"10.2143/ANES.43.0.2018769","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.2143/ANES.43.0.2018769","url":null,"abstract":"The exceptional Iron Age capital on the Kerkenes Dag in the upland centre of modern Turkey is the largest pre-Hellenistic city in Anatolia. It appears to have been a new foundation established at the end of the seventh century BC. It was destroyed by fire and its 7 km. of stone defences thrown down in, it seems, the mid sixth century BC after which all but the acropolis of this 250 hectare site was abandoned. Recent research has revealed considerable evidence for Phrygian culture, including architecture, inscriptions and graffiti. This paper selectively summarises these new discoveries while making a preliminary attempt to place them within a wider Anatolian setting.","PeriodicalId":80328,"journal":{"name":"Abr-Nahrain : an annual under the auspices of the Department of Semitic Studies, University of Melbourne","volume":"43 1","pages":"164-202"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2006-12-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://sci-hub-pdf.com/10.2143/ANES.43.0.2018769","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"67818114","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"The prehistory of the Istanbul region: A survey","authors":"Ş. Dönmez","doi":"10.2143/ANES.43.0.2018771","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.2143/ANES.43.0.2018771","url":null,"abstract":"Within the greater of Istanbul, well outside the historic precinct, chance finds and systematic excavtions are revealing the extent of this region's prehistory. The periods represented extend from the Palaeolithic, through Mesolithic Neolithic and Chalcolithic, and then to the Late Bronze Age-Early Iron Age (thirteenth to twelfth centuries BC) transition. Within central Istanbul proper building activities over the last century and in various locations, as well as general maintenance work by local councils, have brought to light a range of artefacts that provide clues to the occupation of this historically prominent region.","PeriodicalId":80328,"journal":{"name":"Abr-Nahrain : an annual under the auspices of the Department of Semitic Studies, University of Melbourne","volume":"43 1","pages":"239-264"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2006-12-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://sci-hub-pdf.com/10.2143/ANES.43.0.2018771","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"67818227","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Comparing Two Books on Mesopotamian Archaeology","authors":"E. Boulter, Ilgi Evrim, Lydia A. Herring","doi":"10.2143/ANES.43.0.2018773","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.2143/ANES.43.0.2018773","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":80328,"journal":{"name":"Abr-Nahrain : an annual under the auspices of the Department of Semitic Studies, University of Melbourne","volume":"43 1","pages":"275-287"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2006-12-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://sci-hub-pdf.com/10.2143/ANES.43.0.2018773","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"67818279","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}