Selected Temple Documents Of The Ur Dynasty (1919)

By Clarence Elwood Keiser and Clarence Elwood Keisler

Book Overview

Selected Temple Documents Of The Ur Dynasty is a book written by Clarence Elwood Keiser in 1919. The book contains a collection of ancient documents that were discovered in the temple archives of the city of Nippur in Mesopotamia. These documents date back to the Ur Dynasty, which ruled over Mesopotamia from approximately 2112 BCE to 2004 BCE. The documents in the book provide valuable insights into the religious, economic, and social practices of the Ur Dynasty. They include contracts, receipts, and administrative records related to the management of the temple's estates, the distribution of food and other goods to the temple's personnel and the local population, and the worship of the gods. The book is divided into two parts. The first part provides an introduction to the Ur Dynasty and the temple of Nippur, as well as a brief overview of the documents included in the book. The second part contains the translated texts of the selected documents, along with detailed notes and commentary by the author. Overall, Selected Temple Documents Of The Ur Dynasty is a valuable resource for scholars and students of ancient Mesopotamia, particularly those interested in the religious and economic practices of the Ur Dynasty.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: 1166978354
• ISBN13: 9781166978358
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 236 Pages
• Weight: 1.19 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 8.3" x 11.0"