Publisher's Synopsis
""The Earliest Version of the Babylonian Deluge Story and the Temple Library of Nippur"" is a historical book written by H. V. Hilprecht and published in 1910. The book explores the ancient Babylonian Deluge story, which is considered one of the oldest recorded flood myths in history. In this book, Hilprecht examines the earliest known version of the story, found in the Temple Library of Nippur, a city in ancient Mesopotamia. The author provides a detailed analysis of the text, including its historical context, linguistic features, and cultural significance. He also discusses the origins of the Babylonian Deluge story, its relationship to other flood myths from different cultures, and its impact on later literature and religious traditions. The book is a valuable resource for scholars and students interested in the history of ancient Mesopotamia, mythology, and religious studies. It offers a comprehensive and insightful analysis of one of the most important stories in human history, shedding light on the beliefs, values, and cultural practices of the ancient Babylonians.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.
