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An Old Babylonian Version of the Gilgamesh Epic
"An Old Babylonian Version of the Gilgamesh Epic" by Morris Jastrow and Albert Tobias Clay presents a scholarly examination of one of the world's oldest literary masterpieces. The Gilgamesh Epic, originating from ancient Mesopotamia, tells the story of Gilgamesh, the king of Uruk, and his quest for immortality. This edition focuses on the Old Babylonian version of the epic, providing translations, annotations, and critical analysis of the text. Jastrow and Clay delve into the historical and cultural context of the epic, exploring its themes of friendship, mortality, and the search for eternal life. The epic begins with the heroic deeds of Gilgamesh and his companion Enkidu, whose deep bond a...
Neo-Babylonian Letters from Erech (1919)
This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. 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 the original work.
An Old Babylonian Version of the Gilgamesh Epic
Albert Tobias Clay (1866-1925) was an American Semitic archaeologist, born in Hanover, Penna. His most important publications were Babylonian business and legal documents, especially Business Documents of Murashu Sons of Nippur (1898; et seq)."
A Gentle Cynic
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An Old Babylonian Version of the Gilgamesh Epic (Annotated)
Differentiated book- It has a historical context with research of the time-This book contains a historical context, where past events or the study and narration of these events are examined. The historical context refers to the circumstances and incidents surrounding an event. This context is formed by everything that, in some way, influences the event when it happens. A fact is always tied to its time: that is, to its characteristics. Therefore, when analyzing events that took place tens, hundreds or thousands of years ago, it is essential to know the historical context to understand them. Otherwise, we would be analyzing and judging what happened in a totally different era with a current p...
From New Haven to Nineveh and Beyond
Over the course of three centuries, Yale has been actively and seriously engaged in Near Eastern learning, in both senses of the term-training students in the knowledge and skills needed to understand the languages and civilizations of the region, and supporting generations of scholars renowned for their erudition and pathbreaking research. This book traces the history of these endeavors through extensive use of unpublished archival materials, including letters, diaries, and records of institutional decisions. Developments at Yale are set against the wider background of changing American attitudes toward the Near East, as well as evolving ideas about the role of the academy and its curriculu...
An Old Babylonian Version of the Gilgamesh Epic
This excellent retelling of the Gilgamesh myth by Albert Tobias Clay explains the script from the famous Yale tablets. The entire legend is retold superbly by the author, whose scholarly experience and researches of the text is scarcely rivalled. Splitting the chapters into the individual columns he has personally translated, Clay capably explains and details the characters, plot and characteristics of the Babylonian language. Perfect for students, scholars of antiquity and those with a general interest in the ancient myths and legends of Babylon, Clay's researches offer a glimpse into the rich culture and traditions of the Babylonian Empire. His intimate knowledge of the cuneiform script allows the reader to explore and absorb the myriad nuances contained in the Gilgamesh legend. This edition of the book is complete with Clay's original annotations and notes, so that the reader may easily comprehend the story told and make good use of this book as a source of references. In addition, several images of the Yale tablets are appended at the beginning and the conclusion of the book.
Road to Babylon
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