Whisper of Stone : Natib Qadish: Modern Canaanite Religion

by Dawson, Tess

• ISBN13: 9781846941900
• ISBN10: 1846941903
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2009-07-01
• Publisher: Natl Book Network

Summary

Tendrils of musky incense curl about you in Baal's temple of seven elements. You light an oil lamp in reverence to the ancient deities. Have you ever wondered who were the deities in the land of Canaan before the Bible? A practical and well-documented guide, this work combines history and archaeology of the Canaanite world with modern insight.

Table of Contents

Introduction to Natib Qadish
Introduction to Natib Qadish	p. 1
The Ancient Canaanites	p. 8
Beliefs and Ethics	p. 25
The Pantheon	p. 32
Stories and Legends	p. 48
The Seven Components	p. 61
Ritual
Ritual Tools	p. 82
Ritual Roles and Special Functions	p. 99
Ritual Practices	p. 108
Basic Ritual Forms	p. 119
Celebrations
Introduction to Sanatu Qadisti, The Sacred Year	p. 142
`Asuru Matbati, Festival of Dwellings, Autumnal Equinox	p. 153
`Asuru Marzihi, Funeral Celebration	p. 168
`Asuru 'Ari, Festival of Light, Winter Solstice	p. 182
`Asuru Samni, Festival of Oil	p. 196
`Asuru Ganni, Festival of the Garden, Vernal Equinox	p. 209
`Asuru Liyati, Festival of Garlands	p. 222
`Asuru Zabri, Festival of Pruning, Summer Solstice	p. 235
`Asuru Ra'si Yeni, Festival of New Wine and Grape Harvest	p. 249
Magic, Harsu
Magical Practices	p. 264
Symbols	p. 283
Incense and Herbs, Qutruma-wa-'Uruma	p. 295
Stones and Other Substances, 'Ilqsuma	p. 317
Animals, Bahamatu	p. 327
Afterword	p. 336
Index of Deities, Spirits, and Heroes	p. 339
Glossary of Ugaritic to English	p. 344
Glossary of English to Ugaritic	p. 354
Endnotes	p. 358
Resources for Canaanite and Ancient Near Eastern Studies	p. 406
Acknowledgements	p. 413
List of Tables
The Seven Components (Chapter 6: The Seven Components)
Sanatu Qadisti: The Sacred Year (Chapter 11: Introduction to Sanatu Qadisti, The Sacred Year)
Planetary Associations (Chapter 21: Symbols)
Alphabets and Symbolism (Chapter 21: Symbols)
Symbols and Sounds (Ugaritic/English Glossary)
Vowels (Ugaritic/English Glossary)
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