The Ras Shamra Mythological Texts (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781432629618)

The Ras Shamra Mythological Texts is a book written by James Alan Montgomery. The book is a collection of ancient texts that were discovered in the city of Ras Shamra, which is located in modern-day Syria. These texts are believed to date back to the 14th century BCE and are written in the Ugaritic language, which is an extinct Northwest Semitic language.The texts are primarily mythological in nature and provide insight into the religious beliefs and practices of the ancient people of the Near East. The book includes translations of these texts, as well as commentary and analysis by the author. The texts cover a wide range of topics, including the creation of the world, the gods and goddesses of the Ugaritic pantheon, and the epic of Baal, which tells the story of the god Baal's battle against the sea god Yamm.The Ras Shamra Mythological Texts is a valuable resource for scholars of ancient Near Eastern religion and mythology, as well as anyone interested in the history and culture of the region. The book provides a fascinating glimpse into the beliefs and practices of a civilization that existed thousands of years ago, and sheds light on the origins of many of the myths and legends that continue to influence our culture today.This Text Is Contained In Memoirs Of The American Philosophical Society Held At Philadelphia For Promoting Useful Knowledge, V4 1935.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 Alan Montgomery, Zellig S. Harris
ISBN-10: 1432629611
ISBN-13: 9781432629618
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 03/01/2007
Pages: 140
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.49lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.40d