Studies in Ancient Near Eastern World View and Society
Book Details
Author(s)
R. J. Van Der Spek
Publisher
CDL Press
ISBN / ASIN
1934309184
ISBN-13
9781934309186
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#3,946,240
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Description
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.
