Sumerian Hymns And Prayers To God Nin-Ib From The Temple Library Of Nippur (1911) (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781166156398)

Sumerian Hymns and Prayers to God Nin-Ib from the Temple Library of Nippur is a book written by Hugo Radau and first published in 1911. The book is a collection of ancient Sumerian hymns and prayers dedicated to the god Nin-Ib, which were discovered by archaeologists in the temple library of the city of Nippur in modern-day Iraq. The Sumerian civilization was one of the earliest in human history, and their religion was polytheistic, with a pantheon of gods and goddesses. Nin-Ib was one of the most important deities in the Sumerian religion, associated with agriculture, fertility, and the growth of crops. The hymns and prayers in this book provide insight into the beliefs and practices of the ancient Sumerians, and offer a glimpse into their daily lives and concerns. The book includes translations of the Sumerian texts into English, as well as notes and commentary by the author. It is a valuable resource for scholars and students of ancient history, religion, and archaeology, as well as anyone interested in the history and culture of 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.

Author: Hugo Radau
ISBN-10: 1166156397
ISBN-13: 9781166156398
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 114
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.61lbs
Size: 11.00h x 8.25w x 0.24d