Babylonian Magic and Sorcery: Being the Prayers of the Lifting of the Hand,New

Babylonian Magic and Sorcery: Being the Prayers of the Lifting of the Hand,New

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First published in 1896, King presents the cuneiform text of a group of 60 clay tablets inscribed with prayers and religious compositions of a devotional and magical character. These tablets were created by the scribes of Ashurbanipal, King of Assyria, between 669625 b.c., and are currently part of the Kuyunjik collection in the British Museum. King's illustrations feature a transliteration of each tablet with an English translation of wellpreserved passages.King includes a BabylonianEnglish glossary, a list of proper names and numerals with their corresponding cuneiform inscriptions, and a list of words and word portions of uncertain translation.

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  • Q: What is the main focus of 'Babylonian Magic and Sorcery'? A: The book primarily explores the prayers and rituals dedicated to ancient Babylonian deities, providing insights into the magico-religious concepts of the Semitic nations.
  • Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author is Leonard W. King, who first published this work in 1896.
  • Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: The book is available in hardcover binding.
  • Q: How many pages are in 'Babylonian Magic and Sorcery'? A: This edition contains a total of 336 pages.
  • Q: What additional resources does the book provide? A: It includes a Babylonian-English glossary, lists of proper names with cuneiform inscriptions, and translations of various prayers.
  • Q: Is this book suitable for casual readers? A: While it offers valuable insights, the book is highly technical and is primarily designed for professionals in fields like Assyriology, paleography, or magic.
  • Q: When was 'Babylonian Magic and Sorcery' published? A: It was published on September 15, 2000.
  • Q: What edition of the book is available? A: This is the First Edition of 'Babylonian Magic and Sorcery'.
  • Q: Where can I find the original cuneiform texts referenced in the book? A: The original tablets are part of the Kuyunjik collection in the British Museum.
  • Q: What insights does the book provide about Western esoteric tradition? A: It discusses how Babylonian magico-religious concepts underpin the worldview of the Western esoteric tradition, highlighting their Judaeo-Christian roots.

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