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Myths of Enki, The Crafty God

By: Samuel Noah Kramer,John Maier

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This ambitious and well-researched study brings together for the first time translations of the ancient literature concerning the Sumerian god Enki, one of four gods and goddesses who comprised the highest level of the Sumerian pantheon. The very existence of these writings, which date from the Third Millennium B.C., was unknown until about 100 years ago, when their cuneiform script was deciphered. Since then, it has become apparent that Sumerian literature had a profound and enduring influence on both Biblical and classical Greek literature, and so on the literature of the western world as a whole. Kramer, one of the world's leading sumerologists, has prepared these translations from among the scores of works he has published over the last fifty years; John Maier provides a full interpretive framework that places the translations in their broader comparative cultural context. This rare collection will be of interest to students and scholars in a wide range of disciplines from Near Eastern and Biblical Studies to Mythology and Comparative Literature.

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The Sumerians

Their History, Culture, and Character

By: Samuel Noah Kramer

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The Sumerians

Their History, Culture, and Character

By: Samuel Noah Kramer

“A readable and up-to-date introduction to a most fascinating culture” from a world-renowned Sumerian scholar (American Journal of Archaeology). The Sumerians, the pragmatic and gifted people who preceded the Semites in the land first known as Sumer and later as Babylonia, created what was probably the first high civilization in the history of man, spanning the fifth to the second millenniums B.C. This book is an unparalleled compendium of what is known about them. Professor Kramer communicates his enthusiasm for his subject as he outlines the history of the Sumerian civilization and describes their cities, religion, literature, education, scientific achievements, social structure, and psychology. Finally, he considers the legacy of Sumer to the ancient and modern world. “An uncontested authority on the civilization of Sumer, Professor Kramer writes with grace and urbanity.” —Library Journal

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University of Chicago Press

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0226452328

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From the Poetry of Sumer

Creation, Glorification, Adoration

By: Samuel Noah Kramer

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From the Poetry of Sumer

Creation, Glorification, Adoration

By: Samuel Noah Kramer

This title is part of UC Press's Voices Revived program, which commemorates University of California Press’s mission to seek out and cultivate the brightest minds and give them voice, reach, and impact. Drawing on a backlist dating to 1893, Voices Revived makes high-quality, peer-reviewed scholarship accessible once again using print-on-demand technology. This title was originally published in 1979.

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The Sumerians

Their History, Culture, and Character

By: Samuel Noah Kramer

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Their History, Culture, and Character

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In the World of Sumer

An Autobiography

By: Samuel Noah Kramer

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In the World of Sumer

An Autobiography

By: Samuel Noah Kramer

Samuel Noah Kramer is the leading authority on the interpretation and reading of civilization's oldest literature. His life and life's work are so thoroughly intertwined that his autobiography is also the story of the recovery of the language and literature of the Sumerians. From young Talmudist to the patriarch of Sumerology, Kramer recountshis long and distinguished career. Writing for the non-specialist, he paints a panoramic view of Sumerian literature and provides thumbnail sketches of the individuals with whom he collaborated.

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Wayne State University Press

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Language Contact, Colonial Administration, and the Construction of Identity in Ancient Israel

Constructing the Context for Contact

By: Samuel L. Boyd

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Language Contact, Colonial Administration, and the Construction of Identity in Ancient Israel

Constructing the Context for Contact

By: Samuel L. Boyd

In Language Contact, Colonial Administration, and the Construction of Identity in Ancient Israel, Boyd offers the first book-length incorporation of language contact theory with data from the Bible. It allows for a reexamination of the nature of contact between biblical authors and the Assyrian, Babylonian, and Achaemenid empires.

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From the Poetry of Sumer

Creation, Glorification, Adoration

By: Samuel Noah Kramer

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Creation, Glorification, Adoration

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Myths of Enki, The Crafty God

By: Samuel Noah Kramer,John Maier

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Transcendence of the Western Mind

By: Samuel Avery

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Transcendence of the Western Mind

By: Samuel Avery

This title contains musings on physics, metaphysics, and life on Earth by theauthor of The Dimensional Structure of Consciousness.

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In the World of Sumer

An Autobiography

By: Samuel Noah Kramer

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An Autobiography

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Foundations of Education

Problems and Possibilities in American Education

By: Samuel M. Craver,Maike Ingrid Philipsen

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Foundations of Education

Problems and Possibilities in American Education

By: Samuel M. Craver,Maike Ingrid Philipsen

Foundations of Education is organized around the major problems facing contemporary American education. It offers a thorough, scholarly treatment of these problems from historical, philosophical, and sociological perspectives, bringing together relevant findings from those disciplines to analyze and illuminate a wide range of issues. Each chapter focuses on a core topic (including race, gender, equal opportunities, school governance) to give students a solid overview, providing intellectually sound material that offers real depth and challenges students to think creatively. Packed with exercises, discussion questions, international case studies for comparative purposes and supported by a fully up-to-date companion website, this is a text that responds to current developments, changes, and trends in teacher education. Foundations of Education will prepare a new generation of educators for a globalized and technology-driven society that needs to be aware of its best educational traditions, its current problems and its future possibilities.

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Story as History - History as Story

The Gospel Tradition in the Context of Ancient Oral History

By: Samuel Byrskog

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The Gospel Tradition in the Context of Ancient Oral History

By: Samuel Byrskog

Please note that this title is only available to customers in the USA, Canada, and Mexico. NO salesrights for Rest of World. Samuel Byrskog employs models from the interdisciplinary field of oral history as presented by Paul Thompson, coupled with insights from cultural anthropology, in order to examine the interaction between the present and the past as the gospel tradition evolved. The ancient Greek and Roman historians, with their use of eyewitness testimony as sources to the past and as central elements in interpretive and narrativizing processes of the present, serve as the basis for unraveling culture-specific patterns of oral history, and thus for conceptualizing similar aspects during the development of the gospel tradition. Eyewitness testimonies played a central but varying role in early Christianity. They were transmitted in the matrix of discipleship, where verbal and behavioral traditions were passed on through acts of mimesis. The folkloristic notion of re-oralization explains how oral accounts regularly interacted with written texts, indicating a vivid and engaged relationship to the past as well as the semantic significance of oral communication and performance. Factual truth was essential but inseparable from interpreted truth during the course of investigation, transmission, and composition. The gospel tradition developed through a subtle interaction between the unique historic events of the past and the various circumstances of the present. The narrative and historical dimensions of a text cannot be separated, because the semantic codes of a text are often located in the culture and not in the text itself. The gospels are therefore the synthesis of history and story, intertwining the horizons of the past and of the present in their own right.

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Gilgamesh

Sumerian Mythology And Akkadian History

By: Samuel Shepherd

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Gilgamesh

Sumerian Mythology And Akkadian History

By: Samuel Shepherd

🌟 **Discover the Legends of Mesopotamia: The Ultimate Book Bundle!** 🌟 📚 **Gilgamesh: Sumerian Mythology and Akkadian History** 📚 Unlock the secrets of the ancient world with this immersive 4-book bundle! Dive deep into the fascinating history, powerful mythology, and groundbreaking literature that emerged from the first great civilizations: Sumer and Akkad. If you've ever been captivated by epic tales of gods, heroes, and empires, this collection is the perfect journey through time and legend. 🏺✨ **📖 Book 1: The King of Uruk: The Historical Gilgamesh and His Legacy** Step into the ancient city of Uruk and meet its most famous king—Gilgamesh! Long before he became a mythological hero, Gilgamesh was a real figure, a warrior-king who ruled in Sumer around 2700 BCE. In this first volume, we explore the historical evidence that links Gilgamesh to the world’s earliest urban civilization. You’ll discover how his life became the foundation for one of the greatest legends ever told. 🏛️👑 **📖 Book 2: From Clay Tablets to Epic Tales: The Evolution of Sumerian Myths** Travel back to the birth of storytelling! In this second volume, explore the rich world of Sumerian mythology, where gods and goddesses ruled the skies, the underworld, and everything in between. 🌀 This book traces how Sumerian myths were recorded on clay tablets using the ancient cuneiform script and how these early stories shaped our understanding of creation, destiny, and the divine. 🌍📜 **📖 Book 3: The Epic of Gilgamesh: A Masterpiece of Akkadian Literature** The heart of this collection lies in *The Epic of Gilgamesh*—one of the most celebrated works of ancient literature. In this third volume, delve into the timeless epic of Gilgamesh’s quest for immortality. 🍃 This book unpacks the story’s central themes of friendship, loss, and the meaning of life, while also exploring its significance as an Akkadian literary masterpiece that has inspired readers for millennia. 🌟📖 **📖 Book 4: Gods, Heroes, and Empires: Akkadian Civilization and Its Influence** Finally, in this fourth volume, discover the awe-inspiring history of the Akkadian Empire—the first true empire in human history. Led by the legendary Sargon the Great, the Akkadians revolutionized governance, military power, and art. 🏹 From their grand cities to their influence on future civilizations like Babylon and Assyria, this book showcases the cultural and political legacy that shaped the ancient world. 🏙️🌍 **Why You’ll Love This Bundle:** ✨ **Deep Insights:** Gain a thorough understanding of the history and culture of two of the most significant early civilizations—Sumer and Akkad. ✨ **Epic Storytelling:** Experience the legendary *Epic of Gilgamesh*, one of the world’s first great literary works, and see how mythology, history, and culture intertwine. ✨ **Beautifully Written:** Each book is crafted to make ancient history and mythology accessible and engaging, with vivid descriptions that transport you back in time. ⌛ ✨ **Complete Collection:** Whether you’re a history buff, a mythology enthusiast, or a lover of epic literature, this bundle offers the perfect blend of knowledge, entertainment, and inspiration. 🌟 **Perfect for:** 🌟 - History lovers fascinated by the dawn of civilization. - Mythology enthusiasts curious about the origins of the gods and epic heroes. 🌠 - Readers seeking timeless tales of adventure, friendship, and the search for meaning. - Students and scholars of ancient history and literature looking for a comprehensive resource on Sumerian and Akkadian cultures. 📦 **Get the Complete Bundle Today!** 📦 Step into the world of Gilgamesh, discover the roots of mythology, and explore the empire that forever changed the ancient Near East. 🌏 Don't miss this chance to own the ultimate collection of *Gilgamesh: Sumerian Mythology and Akkadian History*. 📚✨ *Embark on a journey to the past and explore the stories that shaped civilization.* 🏺

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Sumerian Mythology

A Study of Spiritual and Literary Achievement in the Third Millennium, B.C.

By: Samuel Noah Kramer

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Sumerian Mythology

A Study of Spiritual and Literary Achievement in the Third Millennium, B.C.

By: Samuel Noah Kramer

The Sumerians were a non-Semitic, non-Indo-European people who flourished in southern Babylonia from the beginning of the fourth to the end of the third millennium B. C. During this long stretch of time the Sumerians, whose racial and linguistic affiliations are still unclassifiable, represented the dominant cultural group of the entire Near East. This cultural dominance manifested itself in three directions: 1. It was the Sumerians who developed and probably invented the cuneiform system of writing which was adopted by nearly all the peoples of the Near East and without which the cultural progress of western Asia would have been largely impossible. 2. The Sumerians developed religious and spiritual concepts together with a remarkably well integrated pantheon which influenced profoundly all the peoples of the Near East, including the Hebrews and the Greeks. Moreover, by way of Judaism, Christianity, and Mohammedanism, not a few of these spiritual and religious concepts have permeated the modern civilized world. 3. The Sumerians produced a vast and highly developed literature, largely poetic in character, consisting of epics and myths, hymns and lamentations, proverbs and "words of wisdom." These compositions are inscribed in cuneiform script on clay tablets which date largely from approximately 1750 B. C. a In the course of the past hundred years, approximately five b thousand such literary pieces have been excavated in the mounds of ancient Sumer. Of this number, over two thousand, more than two-thirds of our source material, were excavated by the University of Pennsylvania in the mound covering ancient Nippur in the course of four grueling campaigns lasting from 1889 to 1900; these Nippur tablets and fragments represent, therefore, the major source for the reconstruction of the Sumerian compositions. As literary products, these Sumerian compositions rank high among the creations of civilized man. They compare not unfavorably with the ancient Greek and Hebrew masterpieces, and like them mirror the spiritual and intellectual life of an otherwise little known civilization. Their significance for a proper appraisal of the cultural and spiritual development of the Near East can hardly be overestimated. The Assyrians and Babylonians took them over almost in toto. The Hittites translated them into their own language and no doubt imitated them widely. The form and contents of the Hebrew literary creations and to a certain extent even those of the ancient Greeks were profoundly influenced by them. As practically the oldest written literature of any significant amount ever uncovered, it furnishes new, rich, and unexpected source material to the archaeologist and anthropologist, to the ethnologist and student of folklore, to the students of the history of religion and of the history of literature.

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Language Contact, Colonial Administration, and the Construction of Identity in Ancient Israel

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