They Wrote on Clay by Edward Chiera

They Wrote on Clay by Edward Chiera

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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.

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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. Chiera's 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.
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ISBN 13 9781107486652
ISBN 10 1107486653
Title They Wrote on Clay
Author Edward Chiera
Condition Unavailable
Binding Type Paperback
Publisher Cambridge University Press
Year published 2015-03-12
Number of pages 252
Cover note Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.