• Theodore J. Lewis
  (editor)
• Society of Biblical Literature
  ,
  1997
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Volumes in Writings from the Ancient World provide teachers, literary critics, historians, general readers, and students direct access to key ancient Near Eastern writings that date from the beginning of the Sumerian civilization to the age of Alexander the Great. Volumes typically offer historical and literary background to the writings, the original text and English translation, explanatory or textual notes, and a bibliography.

The SBL Press WAW editorial board is led by series editor Theodore J. Lewis.