The Ugaritic Baal Cycle by Mark S. Smith
A scholarly examination of the Ugaritic texts that narrate the rise, struggles, and cultic significance of the Canaanite storm god, presenting translations, philological analysis, and interpretive commentary that reconstructs the mythic cycle in its religious and cultural context; it traces Baal’s conflicts with the sea and death deities, his establishment of kingship and palace, and the seasonal and fertility motifs tied to ancient Near Eastern ritual practice. The work situates these narratives within the broader Canaanite pantheon and socio-political world of Ugarit, explores literary structure and symbolism, and highlights continuities and contrasts with early Israelite religion to show how these poems informed regional theology and worship.
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