A Hebrew Deluge Story In Cuneiform: And Other Epic Fragments In The Pierpont Morgan Library (1922)

by Albert T. Clay, Albert Tobias Clay, Albert Tobias 1866-1925 Clay

Book Overview

""A Hebrew Deluge Story In Cuneiform: And Other Epic Fragments In The Pierpont Morgan Library"" is a book by Albert Tobias Clay, published in 1922. The book contains a collection of ancient Mesopotamian texts written in cuneiform script, including a version of the Deluge story that is similar to the biblical account of Noah's flood. The book provides translations of the texts, along with commentary and analysis of their historical and cultural significance. In addition to the Deluge story, the book includes fragments of other epic tales from Mesopotamia, such as the Epic of Gilgamesh. The book is a valuable resource for scholars of ancient history and literature, as well as anyone interested in the origins of biblical stories and their relationship to other ancient cultures.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1164531174
• ISBN13: 9781164531173
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 102 Pages
• Weight: 0.42 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 7.5" x 9.3"