Babylonian Moral And Philosophical Texts

By: Charles F. Horne

Book Overview

Babylonian Moral and Philosophical Texts is a book compiled by Charles F. Horne that contains a collection of ancient Babylonian texts that explore various moral and philosophical concepts. The texts are written in cuneiform script and date back to the 2nd and 1st millennia BCE. The book includes translations of the texts, as well as commentary and analysis by Horne. The topics covered in the texts include ethics, justice, wisdom, and the nature of the universe. The texts also reveal the Babylonians' views on the afterlife, divination, and the role of the gods in human affairs. The book is divided into chapters that focus on specific themes, such as ""The Nature of the Universe"" and ""The Problem of Evil."" Each chapter includes an introduction that provides context for the texts and explains their significance. Overall, Babylonian Moral and Philosophical Texts offers a fascinating glimpse into the intellectual and moral traditions of ancient Babylonian culture. It is a valuable resource for scholars of ancient history, philosophy, and religion, as well as anyone interested in exploring the roots of human thought and morality.THIS 26 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: 1425330428
• ISBN13: 9781425330422
• Release Date: December 2005
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 48 Pages
• Weight: 0.22 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 7.5" x 9.3"