Download or read book The Ceremonial and Symbolic Significance of Donkeys in the Biblical World written by Kenneth C. Way and published by . This book was released on 2006 with total page 329 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The focus on "ceremonial and symbolic significance" encompasses socio-religious thoughts and practices which are reflected in ancient texts and material culture relating to the donkey. Ceremonial possibilities may include matters of sacrifice, treaty ratification, consumption, death, burial, "scapegoat" rituals and foundation deposits. Symbolic possibilities may include matters of characterization, association, function, behavior or iconographic depiction.