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The object of the present work is to give the cuneiform text of a complete group of tablets inscribed with prayers and religious compositions of a devotional and somewhat magical character, from the Kuyunjik collections preserved in the British Museum. To these texts a transliteration into Latin characters has been added, and, in the case of well preserved or unbroken documents, a running translation has been given. A vocabulary with the necessary indexes, etc. is also appended. The cuneiform texts, which fill seventy-five plates, are about sixty in number, and of these only one has hitherto been published in full; the extracts or passages previously given in the works of the late Sir Henry Rawlinson, Dr. Strassmaier, and Prof. Bezold will be found cited in the Introduction.
It will be seen that the greater number of the texts formed parts of several large groups of magical tablets, and that certain sections were employed in more than one group. As they appear here they are the result of the editing of the scribes of Ashurbanipal, king of Assyria about B. C. 669 - 625, who had them copied and arranged for his royal library at Nineveh. There is little doubt however that the sources from which they were compiled were Babylonian.
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Paperback. Condizione: New. Print on Demand. This book delves into the fascinating world of ancient Assyrian prayers, specifically those known as "Prayers of the Lifting of the Hand." These deeply personal invocations, inscribed on clay tablets and preserved for centuries, offer a unique window into the spiritual beliefs and practices of the Assyrian people. Written during the reign of King Ashurbanipal, these prayers were intended for both private and royal use, addressing a variety of deities and seeking divine intervention in matters ranging from personal anxieties to national crises. The author meticulously analyzes these texts, revealing a complex tapestry of religious thought where lofty spiritual concepts intertwine with beliefs in magic and incantations. Through these prayers, we witness the intimate dialogue between the Assyrians and their gods. We hear echoes of the human condition in their pleas for forgiveness, their anxieties about unseen forces, and their yearning for divine protection. By exploring these ancient texts, this book sheds light on the enduring human search for meaning and solace in the face of life's challenges. Ultimately, this book offers a profound glimpse into the heart of a long-lost civilization, reminding us of the universality of human hopes and fears, and the enduring power of faith. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Codice articolo 9781440042034_0
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