Sacred Books and Early Literature of the East: Babylonia and Assyria (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781162568652)

Sacred Books and Early Literature of the East: Babylonia and Assyria is a comprehensive book written by Charles F. Horne. The book is a detailed exploration of the religious and literary works of the ancient civilizations of Babylonia and Assyria. The book covers a range of topics including the history, culture, and religion of the two civilizations.The book begins with an introduction to the geography and history of Babylonia and Assyria. It then delves into the religious beliefs and practices of the people, including their pantheon of gods and goddesses, creation myths, and rituals. The book also covers the literature of the two civilizations, including epic poems, hymns, and other religious and secular works.The author provides translations and interpretations of many of the key texts from Babylonia and Assyria, including the Epic of Gilgamesh, the Enuma Elish, and the Code of Hammurabi. He also explores the influence of these works on later cultures, including the Hebrew Bible and Greek mythology.Overall, Sacred Books and Early Literature of the East: Babylonia and Assyria is an insightful and informative book that provides a comprehensive overview of the religious and literary works of two ancient civilizations. It is an essential read for anyone interested in the history and culture of the ancient Near East.Tales of Babylon that Survived its Fall; Earth's Oldest Language; Texts in the Akkadian, or Oldest Semitic Tongue; The Writings of Hammurapi; The Creation Epic; Other Religious Legends; Moral and Philosophical Texts; The Tel-el-Amarna Letters; Records of the Conquering Kings; Prayers and Magic Incantations; Nebuchadnezzar and Belshazzar, Illustrated.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: Charles F. Horne
ISBN-10: 1162568658
ISBN-13: 9781162568652
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 500
Format: Paperback
Weight: 1.87lbs
Size: 9.25h x 7.50w x 1.01d