Aramaic Incantation Texts From Nippur (1913) (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781104024024)

Aramaic Incantation Texts From Nippur is a book written by James A. Montgomery in 1913. The book is a compilation of Aramaic incantation texts found in the ancient city of Nippur, which is located in modern-day Iraq. The texts are written on clay tablets and were used for magical purposes in the ancient world. The book includes a detailed introduction to the history and culture of Nippur, as well as an analysis of the language and content of the incantations. The texts are presented in their original Aramaic script, along with English translations and notes. This book is a valuable resource for scholars and historians interested in ancient Mesopotamian religion and magic.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.

Author: James a. Montgomery
ISBN-10: 1104024020
ISBN-13: 9781104024024
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 01/26/2009
Pages: 408
Format: Paperback
Weight: 2.01lbs
Size: 11.00h x 8.25w x 0.84d