The Wilderness Itineraries

Author : Angela Roskop
Publisher : Penn State Press
ISBN 13 : 1575066440
Total Pages : 329 pages
Book Rating : 4.48/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Wilderness Itineraries written by Angela Roskop and published by Penn State Press. This book was released on 2011-06-23 with total page 329 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: As we read the wilderness narrative, we are confronted with a wide variety of cues that shape our sense of what kind of narrative it is, often in conflicting ways. It often appears to be history, but it also contains genres and content that are not historiographical. To explain this unique blend, Roskop charts a path through Akkadian and Egyptian administrative and historiographical texts, exploring the way the itinerary genre was used in innovative ways as scribes served new literary goals that arose in different historical and social situations. She marries literary theory with philology and archaeology to show that the wilderness narrative came about as Israelite scribes used both the itinerary genre and geography in profoundly creative ways, creating a narrative repository for pieces of Israelite history and culture so that they might not be forgotten but continue to shape communal life under new circumstances. The itinerary notices also play an important role in the growth of the Torah. Many scholars have expressed frustration with historical criticism because it seems at times to focus more on deconstructing a narrative than explaining how this composite text manages to work as a whole. The Wilderness Itineraries explores the way that fractures in the itinerary chain and geographical problems serve both as clues to the composition history of the wilderness narrative and as cues for ways to navigate these fractures and read this composite text as a unified whole. Readers will gain insight into the technical skill and creativity of ancient Israelite scribes as they engaged in the process of simultaneously preserving and actively shaping the Torah as a work of historiography without parallel.

Author : Graham I. Davies
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
ISBN 13 : 9780521220576
Total Pages : 160 pages
Book Rating : 4.72/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Way of the Wilderness written by Graham I. Davies and published by Cambridge University Press. This book was released on 1979-05-10 with total page 160 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Old Testament scholars will not be alone in finding this monograph of interest.

Author : Tami Asars
Publisher : Mountaineers Books
ISBN 13 : 1594856559
Total Pages : 348 pages
Book Rating : 4.56/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Hiking the Wonderland Trail written by Tami Asars and published by Mountaineers Books. This book was released on 2012-07-24 with total page 348 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: CLICK HERE to download the chapter on "Backpacking" from Hiking the Wonderland Trail "There's no other trip, trail or peak that any backpacker should rank higher on his life list than the Wonderland Trail." - Backpacker magazine * Comprehensive and affectionate guide to one of the nation’s iconic wilderness trails * Everything you need to help plan this 93-mile trek, whether done in one trip or several * Lavish, full-color design, yet informative and practical, with 125 photographs and 18 maps * Find even more details, updates and added trip extensions at hikingthewonderlandtrail.com Washington State's famed Wonderland Trail is a spectacular 93-mile route that circumnavigates Mount Rainier, challenging hikers with its strenuous 22,000 feet of cumulative elevation gain and loss. Hiking the Wonderland Trail: The Complete Guide to Mount Rainier's Premier Trail is an authoritative guidebook penned by Washington native Tami Asars, a professional instructor on hiking the trail, a third-generation hiker of the Cascade mountains, and seven-time hiker of the entire Wonderland Trail. In this guide Asars draws on her experience, covering these essentials: * How to work with the Wonderland Trail permit reservation system, and when to apply * Recommended gear--with a checklist--and ways to reduce pack weight, prevent blisters, and stay warm and dry * How to pack the perfect backpack * Food and fuel caching on the Wonderland, tips and instruction * Detailed camp-to-camp route descriptions and suggested itineraries * How to extend your adventures with the Northern Loop Trail and the Eastside Trail Over the years, Asars has taken extensive notes that she shares at workshops and in the field. Hiking the Wonderland Trail distills her boot-tested knowledge so that everyone can enjoy the magic of Mount Rainier's premier trail.

Author : Roy E. Garton
Publisher : Walter de Gruyter GmbH & Co KG
ISBN 13 : 3110463350
Total Pages : 332 pages
Book Rating : 4.54/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Mirages in the Desert written by Roy E. Garton and published by Walter de Gruyter GmbH & Co KG. This book was released on 2017-02-06 with total page 332 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In der Reihe Beihefte zur Zeitschrift für die alttestamentliche Wissenschaft (BZAW) erscheinen Arbeiten zu sämtlichen Gebieten der alttestamentlichen Wissenschaft. Im Zentrum steht die Hebräische Bibel, ihr Vor- und Nachleben im antiken Judentum sowie ihre vielfache Verzweigung in die benachbarten Kulturen der altorientalischen und hellenistisch-römischen Welt. Die BZAW akzeptiert Manuskriptvorschläge, die einen innovativen und signifikanten Beitrag zu Erforschung des Alten Testaments und seiner Umwelt leisten, sich intensiv mit der bestehenden Forschungsliteratur auseinandersetzen, stringent aufgebaut und flüssig geschrieben sind.

Author : Luc Gesell
Publisher : Clarkson Potter
ISBN 13 : 0525577254
Total Pages : 258 pages
Book Rating : 4.56/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Camp written by Luc Gesell and published by Clarkson Potter. This book was released on 2019-06-04 with total page 258 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Pitch a tent and unroll your sleeping bag in some of the most secluded campsites on Earth. With tales from the trail, arresting images, and helpful instruction, this wild guide reveals what calls people to camp: under all the gear, it’s as much about living off the grid as it is about the thrill of staying alive. Whether you love car camping with kids, rock climbing with friends, or roughing it solo in a lean-to, you’ll find there’s always somewhere new to explore—even if it's just in your backyard. Inside you'll find: • Interviews with expert campers, adventurers, basecampers, and alpinists • Hundreds of captivating photographs of sites and set-ups around the world • How-tos that cover choosing a tent, building a fire, making coffee, and more Praise for Camp “Far more than just a practical guide to camping, this coffee table tome serves as an homage to the outdoor activity. Dozens of explorers . . . share their favorite journeys, camping spots, tips, and essentials.”—Furthermore from Equinox

Author : Jeff Mitchell
Publisher : Stackpole Books
ISBN 13 : 9780811733724
Total Pages : 180 pages
Book Rating : 4.26/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Hiking the Allegheny National Forest written by Jeff Mitchell and published by Stackpole Books. This book was released on 2006-12-20 with total page 180 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Covers 50 dayhikes and 5 backpacking trails with tips, times, vistas, and maps.

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Publisher : Big Earth Publishing
ISBN 13 : 9781565792913
Total Pages : 324 pages
Book Rating : 4.12/5 ( download)

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Download or read book New Mexico's Wilderness Areas written by and published by Big Earth Publishing. This book was released on 1998 with total page 324 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This comprehensive guide to New Mexico's wild lands includes not only such well-known areas as the Gila and Pecos wildernesses, but also lesser-known regions such as Latir Peaks, Apache Kid, and Bisti De-na-zin wildernesses. It also provides an inventory of the state's more than 50 "wilderness study areas" -- the wilderness areas of the future. With text by New Mexico author Bob Julyan and illustrated with pictures by Tom Till, one of the Southwest's finest outdoor photographers, the book provides a richly colored portrait of New Mexico's wilderness heritage, including suggestions for hikers and insights into each area's unique natural and human history.

Author : John Van Seters
Publisher : Peeters Publishers
ISBN 13 : 9789039001127
Total Pages : 544 pages
Book Rating : 4.2X/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Life of Moses written by John Van Seters and published by Peeters Publishers. This book was released on 1994 with total page 544 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: (Peeters 1994)

Author : John Hart
Publisher : Random House (NY)
ISBN 13 : 9780871561916
Total Pages : 452 pages
Book Rating : 4.13/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Walking Softly in the Wilderness written by John Hart and published by Random House (NY). This book was released on 1977 with total page 452 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "This is the groundbreaking guide that first taught backpackers how to enjoy a genuine wilderness experience that leaves nature undisturbed. Since it was last revised in 1998, backpacking gear and practices have undergone many changes, subtle and large - all noted and expertly evaluated by author John Hart in this new edition." "A sure-footed guide to this changing scene, Hart remains in touch with its deeper realities. The qualities that established this guide as the bible of camp and trail have been polished and honed: its levelheaded advice on gear selection, packing, and trip planning; its insights for getting the most from a wilderness trip, whether a challenging mountain scramble or a leisurely outing with family; its wisdom about dealing with the unexpected, from bears to flash floods to injuries."--BOOK JACKET.

Author : Thomas B. Dozeman
Publisher : Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing
ISBN 13 : 1467443301
Total Pages : 800 pages
Book Rating : 4.02/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Exodus written by Thomas B. Dozeman and published by Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing. This book was released on 2009-11-13 with total page 800 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this volume Thomas Dozeman presents a fresh translation of the Hebrew text of Exodus along with a careful interpretation of its central themes, literary structure, and history of composition. He explores two related themes in the formation of the book of Exodus: the identity of Yahweh, the God of Israel, and the authority of Moses, the leader of the Israelite people. Dozeman clarifies the multiple literary genres within the text, identifies only two separate authors in the book's composition, and highlights the rich insights that arise from the comparative study of the ancient Near Eastern literary tradition. Also treating the influence of Exodus in the history of Jewish and Christian interpretation, Dozeman's comprehensive commentary will be welcomed by Old Testament scholars.