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Mystical and Mythological Explanatory Works of Assyrian and Babylonian Scholars,Used
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The cuneiform literature of ancient Mesopotamia is vast, ranging from economic texts, other sorts of recordkeeping documents, and letters through texts that modern readers consider literary, including one category that is often considered esoteric. The latter works appear to be attempts on the part of the ancient scribescholars to explain parts of their own culture, to elucidate their own traditions. In the mid1980s, Alasdair Livingstone studied these texts and then published the collection he had gathered. These texts demonstrate that the Assyrian and Babylonian scholars responsible for their creation had their own distinctive ideas about the function of myth and ritual.Livingstones study was first published in 1986 by Oxford University Press but has been out of print for a number of years. Eisenbrauns is happy to make it available once again, in a quality hardback reprint.
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- Q: What is the main topic of 'Mystical and Mythological Explanatory Works of Assyrian and Babylonian Scholars'? A: The book explores the cuneiform literature of ancient Mesopotamia, focusing on texts that aim to explain cultural traditions and rituals of Assyrian and Babylonian scholars.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author is Alasdair Livingstone, who conducted extensive study on these ancient texts and published his findings.
- Q: When was this edition published? A: This edition was published on June 30, 2007.
- Q: What is the condition of the book? A: The book is in new condition, ensuring high quality for readers.
- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: The book contains 288 pages.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: This book is bound in hardcover, providing durability and a classic appearance.
- Q: What category does this book fall under? A: The book is categorized under Assyria, Babylonia & Sumer.
- Q: Is this book currently in print? A: Yes, this book is available in a quality hardback reprint by Eisenbrauns.
- Q: What type of texts does this book include? A: It includes a variety of texts, ranging from economic records to literary works, including those considered esoteric.
- Q: What significance do these texts hold? A: These texts provide insights into the distinctive ideas of Assyrian and Babylonian scholars regarding myth and ritual.