Babylonian Moral And Philosophical Texts

Book Overview

Babylonian Moral and Philosophical Texts is a book written by Charles F. Horne that provides a comprehensive collection of ancient Babylonian texts that deal with moral and philosophical issues. The texts are translated from their original cuneiform script and are presented with detailed commentary and analysis. The book includes a range of texts from different periods of Babylonian history, covering topics such as ethics, law, religion, and metaphysics. The texts are drawn from a variety of sources, including legal codes, religious texts, and philosophical treatises. This book provides a valuable insight into the intellectual and cultural history of ancient Mesopotamia and sheds light on the origins of many of the ideas and concepts that have shaped Western philosophy and morality. It is an essential resource for scholars of ancient history, philosophy, and religion, as well as anyone interested in the intellectual history of the ancient world.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: 1162848537
• ISBN13: 9781162848532
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 28 Pages
• Weight: 0.15 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 7.5" x 9.3"