Publisher's Synopsis
The book ""The Earliest Version of the Babylonian Deluge Story and the Temple Library of Nippur"" by H. V. Hilprecht was published in 1910. The book is a scholarly work that discusses the earliest known version of the Babylonian Deluge story, which is a flood myth that appears in various ancient texts from Mesopotamia. The author provides a detailed analysis of the text, which was discovered on a tablet in the temple library of Nippur, an ancient city in modern-day Iraq. Hilprecht discusses the historical and cultural context of the story, as well as its significance in the broader context of Mesopotamian mythology and literature. The book includes translations of the text, along with commentary and analysis by the author. It is a valuable resource for scholars and students of ancient Mesopotamian history and culture, as well as those interested in the study of comparative mythology.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.
