Gender in the Ancient Near East 1st Edition

Bold new perspectives on an ancient world: Gender in the Ancient Near East, 1st Edition by Stephanie Budin reframes how we read the past, placing gender at the center of social, religious, and political life across early civilizations.

This engaging, well-researched volume guides readers through gendered experiences from the river plains of Mesopotamia to the Nile, the Levantine coast, and Anatolian highlands. Combining archaeology, textual analysis, iconography, and legal sources, Budin illuminates the roles, expectations, and lived realities of women, men, and non-binary figures in Sumer, Akkad, Babylonia, Assyria, Hittite lands, and ancient Egypt. Clear chapters explore family structures, labor and economy, ritual and cult, and the ways power and identity were negotiated in everyday life.

Written for scholars, undergraduate and graduate students, and history enthusiasts, this first edition balances scholarly rigor with accessible prose. Budin’s authoritative voice and comparative approach make it a key reference for courses in ancient history, gender studies, Near Eastern archaeology, and religious studies. Richly contextualized and regionally attentive, the book is indispensable for anyone seeking to understand how gender shaped—and was shaped by—ancient Near Eastern societies.

Bring a classic field of study into sharp focus. Add Gender in the Ancient Near East by Stephanie Budin, 1st Edition, to your collection today—ideal for academic libraries, classroom sets, and curious minds exploring the ancient Middle East.

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