Publisher's Synopsis
Sumerian Temple Documents (1915) is a book written by Elias Margolis that provides a comprehensive overview of the temple documents of ancient Sumer. The book covers a wide range of topics related to the temple documents, including their historical context, their significance in understanding the religious and social practices of ancient Sumer, and their importance for scholars and researchers studying the ancient Near East. Margolis also provides a detailed analysis of the various types of temple documents, such as legal texts, administrative records, and religious texts, and explains how they were used by the Sumerian priests and temple officials. The book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history and culture of ancient Sumer, as well as for scholars and researchers studying the ancient Near East.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.