Ancient Orient: An Introduction to the Study of the Ancient Near East

Title: Ancient Orient: An Introduction to the Study of the Ancient Near East
Author: Wolfram Von Soden
ISBN: 0802801420
Publisher: Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing Co.
Published: 1994
Binding: Paperback
Language: English
Edition: n
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History: 1691687
Section: History | Ancient | General
Publisher Description: This is a print on demand book and is therefore non- returnable.

This book represents the first comprehensive, interdisciplinary presentation of ancient Near Eastern civilization. Concentrating on Mesopotamia and North Syria and focusing particularly on the cultures of Sumer, Babylonia, and Assyria, von Soden covers the earliest times to Hellenization. His study of ancient "humanity in its wholeness" includes treatments of the history of language and systems of writing, the state and society, nutrition and agriculture, artisanry, economics, law, science, religion and magic, art, music, and more. A valuable background work for students of the Bible. Includes 18 black-and-white photographs.