On
the Syrian Goddess - by
Lucian, J. L. Lightfoot, Arthur M. Lesk
A Translation of
Lucian's "De Dea Syria", a book outlining various forms of
worship in ancient Syria. This work contains background info and
commentary not available elsewhere. A great primary resource for ancient
Syrian religion! Click HERE
to order.
The Palmyrenes of Dura-Europos:
A Study of Religious Interaction in Roman Syria (Religions in the Graeco-Roman
World) - by Lucinda
Dirven
An invaluable work with good information on
Iarhibol, Bel-Marduk, and more. One of the few books in print dealing
specifically with the religion which honored Iarhibol. Click HERE
to order.
Palmyra and Its Empire: Zenobia's Revolt Against Rome
-by Richard
Stoneman
An excellent book giving not only the details of Queen
Zenobia's revolt, but also the political and religious background of
ancient Syria. Some good information on deities and worship. Click HERE
to order.
The Cults of the Roman Empire
(Ancient World (Oxford, England) - by
Robert Turcan
An excellent book on the religious mix in the Roman world.
Excellent information on the worship of Iarhibol, Bel-Marduk, etc. One
of the most important books still in print referencing the worship
of Iarhibol. Click HERE
to order.
Light from the Ancient East:
The New Testament Illustrated by Recently Discovered Texts of the Graeco-Roman
World - by Adolf
Deissmann, Lionel R. M. Strachan
Although this book contains some christian material, there are
some excellent Pagan texts presented here. An excellent resource text!
Click HERE
to order.
Paganism in the Roman Empire -
by Ramsay MacMullen
Another excellent overview book that has some good information
on the religions of the Near Eastern provinces of Rome. A good text
which outlines the blending of religious cults in the ancient world.
Click HERE
to order.
The Religion of the Nabataeans:
A Conspectus - by
John F. Healey, John F. Healy
The Nabateans were one of the major peoples within the Syrian
province. Their religion was mixed with the worship of Iarhibol at
Palmyra and Dura Europos. An excellent work giving a lot of information
not available elsewhere. Click HERE
to order.
Dictionary of Roman Religion
-by Lesley Adkins,
Roy A. Adkins
A completely invaluable
work for anyone interested in ANY of the religions of the Classical
world. This dictionary lists most every deity the Romans had ever heard
of, and much more. A must for anyone interested in ancient Religion!
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to order.
Soldiers,
Cities, and Civilians in Roman Syria -
by Nigel Pollard
An excellent work giving the daily life of ancient Syria. A
good section on religion not to be missed! Click HERE
to order.
Ritual and Cult at Ugarit
- by Dennis Pardee,
Theodore J. Lewis
The Ugaritic texts were
an important part of ancient Syrian religion. Another great resource for
the religious mix found in Palmyra. Many details in this work are
adaptable for the worship of Iarhibol. Click HERE
to order.
Religions of Rome: Volume 1,
A History - by
Mary Beard, John North,Simon Price
Although this work
focuses mostly on ancient Roman religion, great information on the
combined worship of the provinces is also given. One of the most
valuable texts available on the Roman components of Syrian religion and
the worship of Iarhibol. Click HERE
to order. Religions of
Rome: A Sourcebook - by
Mary Beard, Simon Pierce, John North
The second part of the
excellent work above. This book has many previously unpublished parts of
ancient religious text - including such things as the organization/dues
structure of provincial cults, etc. Another invaluable book for
reference on both ancient Roman and Roman provincial religion. Click HERE
to order.
Ancient Pagan and Modern
Christian Symbolism: With an Essay on Baal Worship, on the
Assyrian Sacred 'Grove,' and Other Allied Symbols - 1915 - by
Thomas Inman
Although an older work, this book has excellent
information on the worship of Baal and other Near Eastern deities.
Information unavailable elsewhere. Click HERE
to order.
The Ugaritic Baal Cycle:
- by Mark S. Smith
More excellent Phoenician information on the worship of Baal,
which the later worship of Bel-Marduk (and Iarhibol) drew heavily from.
Information not commonly available, and a great reference. Click HERE
to order.
Food from Biblical Lands
- A Culinary Trip to the Land of Bible History (Syria and Lebanon)
-by Helen E. Corey
An excellent reference book for anyone wanting
to prepare offerings of authentic ancient style foods. (Or anyone
wanting to serve ancient style foods at gatherings, etc. Click HERE
to order.
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