Nazek Khalid Matty - Sennacheribs Campaign Against Judah and Jerusalem in 701 B.C.: A Historical Reconstruction

Nazek Khalid Matty

Sennacheribs Campaign Against Judah and Jerusalem in 701 B.C.

Beihefte zur Zeitschrift fr die alttestamentliche Wissenschaft

Edited by

John Barton, Reinhard G. Kratz, and Markus Witte

Volume 487

ISBN 978-3-11-044788-0

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ISSN 0934-2575

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This book represents a slightly revised version of my doctoral thesis, which was written at Oxford University and submitted in 2013. My deepest gratitude goes to Professor John Day, my thesis supervisor, for his patient guidance, enthusiastic encouragement and invaluable nuanced critique of this research project. My gratitude also extends to Dr Frances Reynolds for her priceless advice and assistance in matters concerning Assyriology. A debt of very great appreciation is owed to Dr Richard Conrad, Blackfriars graduate tutor, for his valued constructive suggestions during the development of this research work. I am also deeply thankful to Professor Kevin Cathcart and Dr Stephanie Dalley; their willingness to give their time so generously and to share their immense expertise has been very much appreciated.

I owe huge thanks for my Congregation for granting me the time and financial support necessary for the execution of this research. The love and encouragement of my Dominican Sisters and the members of my family have strengthened my motivation to complete the research every step of the way.

In addition, I wish to thank Blackfriars Hall for providing a supportive and intellectually stimulating environment. The librarian Dr Michael Black and the fantastic library that he directs deserve special note.

The following friends have been especially helpful and encouraging throughout the years of my research: Sister Maria Hanna, Sister Marie Therese, Fr James Swetnam S.J. and Sister Rose Ann Schlit, who were there for me in the times of dryness. I would also like to express my gratitude to the friends and companions who have made these years special.

I am grateful for the editorial assistance of Professor John Day, Dr Richard Conrad, Mr James Disley and Mr Ralph Weir.

The completion of this work would not have been possible without the financial support of the Missionswissenschaftliches Institute Missio, The Dominican Sisters of Saint Chatherine of Siena Newcastle Natal Bushey Sisters, The Dominican Sisters of the English Congregation of Saint Catherine of Siena, The Catholic Womens League, Samfundet Dominikansystrarna, Sisters of the Love of God, Charitable Trust, Pfarrer Markus Wagemann and Dr. Robert Hauger Ms Cornelia Starks, Mr Kamal Jacob, and the benefactors who assisted me anonymously. I am very grateful for their help.