Aramaic Incantation Texts From Nippur (1913) (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781169783591)

Aramaic Incantation Texts From Nippur is a book written by James A. Montgomery in 1913. It is a comprehensive collection of incantation texts from the ancient city of Nippur, which is located in present-day Iraq. The texts are written in Aramaic, a language that was commonly used in the Middle East during the Babylonian and Persian periods. The book provides a detailed analysis of these texts, including their structure, style, and content. It also includes translations of the texts into English, along with notes and commentary on their significance. The incantation texts cover a wide range of topics, including healing, protection, and divination. They provide a unique insight into the religious beliefs and practices of the people of Nippur during this period, and are an important resource for scholars of ancient Near Eastern history and culture.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: 1169783597
ISBN-13: 9781169783591
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 408
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 2.71lbs
Size: 11.00h x 8.50w x 0.94d