First published 2017
Richard Phillips assembles contributions from the 2010 International Conference on Disaster and Relief Management held in Leipzig from October 4th to 6th. The collection examines how ancient societies in Israel, Palestine, Egypt, and the broader Near East understood and responded to catastrophic events. Researchers from multiple disciplines analyze the social impact of disasters in antiquity, exploring their cultural meanings and societal dynamics. The papers investigate both the destructive and constructive aspects of catastrophes, including how ancient peoples incorporated disaster narratives into ideological, mythological, and theological frameworks. These scholarly investigations form the foundation for developing a comprehensive cultural history of disasters in the ancient world.
Genres: history, archaeology, ancient-history, academic
Vibes: thought-provoking
Tropes: academic-research
Setting: Egypt, Israel, Leipzig, Near East, Palestine
Period: Antiquity
432 pages · Paperback · Createspace Independent Publishing Platform