Studies in Ancient Near Eastern World View and Society

Studies in Ancient Near Eastern World View and Society
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Total Pages : 352
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Book Synopsis Studies in Ancient Near Eastern World View and Society by : R. J. van der Spek

Download or read book Studies in Ancient Near Eastern World View and Society written by R. J. van der Spek and published by Eisenbrauns. This book was released on 2008 with total page 352 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book examines the outlook of the ancient Mesopotamians in such areas as their religious values; views on death and burial, health and healing, and scholarship. Specific topics discussed include the heavenly constellations, the historian Berossus, magic and witchcraft, the clergy, the legend of Adapa, and much more.


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