Ancient Texts In The Akkadian Or Oldest Semitic Tongue

By: Charles F. Horne

Book Overview

""Ancient Texts in the Akkadian or Oldest Semitic Tongue"" is a book written by Charles F. Horne. The book revolves around the Akkadian language, which is considered as one of the oldest Semitic languages. The book explores the ancient texts written in Akkadian, including cuneiform inscriptions, tablets, and other artifacts that provide insights into the lives, cultures, and religions of the ancient people who spoke this language. The book is divided into several chapters, each of which discusses a specific aspect of the Akkadian language and its texts. The first chapter provides an introduction to the Akkadian language, its history, and its importance in the ancient world. The subsequent chapters delve into the various types of texts written in Akkadian, such as legal documents, religious texts, and epic poems. The book also discusses the decipherment of the Akkadian language and the challenges faced by scholars in understanding and interpreting its texts. It also covers the role of Akkadian in the development of other Semitic languages, such as Hebrew and Arabic. Overall, ""Ancient Texts in the Akkadian or Oldest Semitic Tongue"" is a comprehensive guide to the Akkadian language and its texts. It is a valuable resource for scholars and students of ancient languages, history, and archaeology.THIS 38 PAGE ARTICLE WAS EXTRACTED FROM THE BOOK: Sacred Books and Early Literature of the East: Babylonia and Assyria, by Charles F. Horne. To purchase the entire book, please order ISBN 0766100138.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1425330347
• ISBN13: 9781425330347
• Release Date: December 2005
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 48 Pages
• Weight: 0.22 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 7.5" x 9.3"