They Wrote on Clay: The Babylonian Tablets Speak To-day by Edward Chiera (Englis

Description: They Wrote on Clay by Edward Chiera Originally published in 1939, this book contains an assessment of the historical evidence provided by ancient Babylonian cuneiform tablets. The text is accompanied by a number of photographs of the tablets, as well as of important archaeological sites and Babylonian artefacts. The text is accessibly written and contains many Babylonian legends. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description Originally published in 1939, this book contains an assessment of the historical evidence provided by ancient Babylonian cuneiform tablets. The text is accompanied by a number of photographs of the tablets, as well as of important archaeological sites and Babylonian artefacts. Chieras enthusiasm for his subject is clear, as the text is accessibly written and contains many Babylonian legends and assesses their relationship to biblical texts. This book will be of value to anyone with an interest in Assyriology and the ancient Middle East. Table of Contents Prologue; 1. The treasure hunt; 2. Books everlasting; 3. The mound of seven cities; 4. The dawn of understanding; 5. Ancient ABCs; 6. The world of business; 7. The business of religion; 8. Kings tales; 9. Priests tales; 10. Babel and bible; 11. The search for truth; 12. The philosophers stone; 13. The three Rs; 14. A peoples resurrection; 15. Arts and the man; 16. Leaves from a diplomats diary; 17. On to Greece and Rome; 18. West and East; Epilogue; Acknowledgments. Promotional "Headline" Originally published in 1939, this book contains an assessment of the historical evidence provided by ancient Babylonian cuneiform tablets. Description for Bookstore Originally published in 1939, this book contains an assessment of the historical evidence provided by ancient Babylonian cuneiform tablets. The text is accompanied by a number of photographs of the tablets, as well as of important archaeological sites and Babylonian artefacts. The text is accessibly written and contains many Babylonian legends. Description for Library Originally published in 1939, this book contains an assessment of the historical evidence provided by ancient Babylonian cuneiform tablets. The text is accompanied by a number of photographs of the tablets, as well as of important archaeological sites and Babylonian artefacts. The text is accessibly written and contains many Babylonian legends. Details ISBN1107486653 Author Edward Chiera Publisher Cambridge University Press ISBN-10 1107486653 ISBN-13 9781107486652 Format Paperback Imprint Cambridge University Press Place of Publication Cambridge Country of Publication United Kingdom Edited by George G. Cameron DEWEY 935 Pages 252 Illustrations black & white illustrations Short Title THEY WROTE ON CLAY Language English Media Book Birth 1885 Death 1933 Subtitle The Babylonian Tablets Speak To-day Year 2015 Publication Date 2015-03-12 Audience Professional and Scholarly UK Release Date 2015-03-12 AU Release Date 2015-03-12 NZ Release Date 2015-03-12 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:95109188;

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