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The Ancient Near East: An Anthology of Texts and Pictures,New
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Two classic illustrated anthologies, now combined in one convenient volumeJames Pritchard's classic anthologies of the ancient Near East have introduced generations of readers to texts essential for understanding the peoples and cultures of this important region. Now these two enduring works have been combined and integrated into one convenient and richly illustrated volume, with a new foreword that puts the translations in context.With more than 130 reading selections and 300 photographs of ancient art, architecture, and artifacts, this volume provides a stimulating introduction to some of the most significant and widely studied texts of the ancient Near East, including the Epic of Gilgamesh, the Creation Epic (Enuma elish), the Code of Hammurabi, and the Baal Cycle. For students of history, religion, the Bible, archaeology, and anthropology, this anthology provides a wealth of material for understanding the ancient Near East. Represents the diverse cultures and languages of the ancient Near EastSumerian, Akkadian, Egyptian, Hittite, Ugaritic, Canaanite, and Aramaicin a wide range of genres:Historical texts Legal texts and treaties Inscriptions Hymns Didactic and wisdom literature Oracles and prophecies Love poetry and other literary texts Letters New foreword puts the classic translations in context More than 300 photographs document ancient art, architecture, and artifacts related to the texts Fully indexed
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- Q: What topics are covered in 'The Ancient Near East' anthology? A: The anthology covers a wide range of topics related to the ancient Near East, including historical texts, legal texts, inscriptions, hymns, wisdom literature, oracles, prophecies, love poetry, and literary letters.
- Q: Who is the author of this anthology? A: The anthology is authored by James B. Pritchard, who is known for his work on ancient Near Eastern texts.
- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: The book contains 656 pages, providing a comprehensive collection of texts and photographs.
- Q: What is the binding type of this book? A: The book is available in a paperback binding, making it lightweight and easy to handle.
- Q: Are there photographs included in the anthology? A: Yes, the anthology includes more than 300 photographs of ancient art, architecture, and artifacts that relate to the texts.
- Q: When was 'The Ancient Near East' anthology published? A: The anthology was published on November 28, 2010.
- Q: Is this book suitable for students? A: Yes, the anthology is suitable for students of history, religion, archaeology, and anthropology, offering valuable material for understanding the ancient Near East.
- Q: Does the book contain a foreword? A: Yes, the anthology includes a new foreword that provides context for the translations included in the volume.
- Q: What languages are represented in the texts? A: The anthology represents diverse cultures and languages, including Sumerian, Akkadian, Egyptian, Hittite, Ugaritic, Canaanite, and Aramaic.
- Q: What condition is the book in when purchased? A: The book is in new condition, ensuring a mint quality product for buyers.