About the Author

Scott B. Noegel is associate professor of Biblical and Ancient Near Eastern Studies at the University of Washington. He is the associate editor of the Journal of Hebrew Scriptures. His two films, Descent of Ishtar and the Epic of Gilgamesh: Tablet XI, have earned him international accolades. Brannon M. Wheeler is associate professor of Islamic Studies and chair of Comparative Religion at the University of Washington. Professor Wheeler has taught at several academic institutions including Vanderbilt University and Pennsylvania State University prior to his position at the University of Washington.