The Eastern Archives of Nuzi
Author: Martha A. Morrison
Publisher: Eisenbrauns
Published: 1993
Total Pages: 444
ISBN-13: 9780931464645
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Wool Economy in the Ancient Near East
Author: Catherine Breniquet
Publisher: Oxbow Books
Published: 2014-07-31
Total Pages: 473
ISBN-13: 1782976345
DOWNLOAD EBOOK →The history of the Ancient Near East covers a huge chronological frame, from the first pictographic texts of the late 4th millennium to the conquest of Alexander the Great in 333 BC. During these millennia, different societies developed in a changing landscape where sheep (and their wool) always played an important economic role. The 22 papers presented here explore the place of wool in the ancient economy of the region, where large-scale textile production began during the second half of the 3rd millennium. By placing emphasis on the development of multi-disciplinary methodologies, experimentation and use of archaeological evidence combined with ancient textual sources, the wide-ranging contributions explore a number of key themes. These include: the first uses of wool in textile manufacture and organization of weaving; trade and exchange; the role of wool in institutionalized economies; and the reconstruction of the processes that led to this first form of industry in Antiquity. The numerous archaeological and written sources provide an enormous amount of data on wool, textile crafts, and clothing and these inter-disciplinary studies are beginning to present a comprehensive picture of the economic and cultural impact of woollen textiles and textile manufacturing on formative ancient societies.
Security for Debt in Ancient Near Eastern Law
Author: Raymond Westbrook
Publisher: BRILL
Published: 2001
Total Pages: 376
ISBN-13: 9789004121249
DOWNLOAD EBOOK →A survey by twelve leading experts of the types of security available to creditors in the earliest recorded legal systems, and of the ways in which the law sought to satisfy the conflicting interests of creditors and debtors.
Judicial Decisions in the Ancient Near East
Author: Sophie Démare-Lafont
Publisher: SBL Press
Published: 2023-11-03
Total Pages: 629
ISBN-13: 1628374861
DOWNLOAD EBOOK →This volume presents the first broadly inclusive collection, with accessible text and English translation, of documents related to judicial decisions in the ancient Near East, the oldest setting for such writing in the world. The texts in this volume belong to various genres, especially legal records and letters, and span almost two thousand years. With such varied material, the work depends on the expertise of specialists in each setting, from the Sumerian of early Ur to the late Akkadian of Babylonia under the Persians. The collection brings together not only 183 transliterated texts and new translations but also introductions and commentary that place these legal documents in their historical and social contexts. A glossary of legal terms, a concordance of texts included, and an index of legal terms makes this an invaluable tool for students and scholars across disciplines. The contributors are Dominique Charpin, Sophie Démare-Lafont, Daniel E. Fleming, Francis Joannès, Bertrand Lafont, Brigitte Lion, Ignacio Márquez Rowe, Cécile Michel, and Pierre Villard.
Tradition and Innovation in the Ancient Near East
Author: Alfonso Archi
Publisher: Penn State Press
Published: 2015-01-23
Total Pages: 633
ISBN-13: 1575063581
DOWNLOAD EBOOK →In July, 2011, the International Association for Assyriology met in Rome, Italy, for 5 days to deliver and listen to papers on the theme “Tradition and Innovation in the Ancient Near East”. This volume, the proceedings of the conference, contains more than 40 of the papers read at the 57th annual Rencontre, including 3 plenary lectures/papers, many papers directly connected with the theme, as well as a workshop on parents and children. The papers covered every period of Mesopotamian history, from the third millennium through the end of the first millennium B.C.E. The attendees were warmly hosted by faculty and students from the Università di Roma “La Sapienza”.
Excavations at Nuzi V
Author: E.R. Lacheman
Publisher: BRILL
Published: 2019-01-28
Total Pages: 189
ISBN-13: 9004385711
DOWNLOAD EBOOK →Preliminary Material /Ernest R. Lacheman -- Transliterated Texts /Ernest R. Lacheman -- Notes /Ernest R. Lacheman -- Cuneiform Texts /Ernest R. Lacheman -- Seal Impressions /Ernest R. Lacheman.
Time and History in the Ancient Near East
Author: Lluis Feliu
Publisher: Penn State Press
Published: 2013-06-28
Total Pages: 861
ISBN-13: 1575068567
DOWNLOAD EBOOK →In July, 2010, the International Association for Assyriology met in Barcelona, Spain, for 5 days to deliver and listen to papers on the theme “Time and History in the Ancient Near East.” This volume, the proceedings of the conference, contains 70 of the papers read at the 56th annual Rencontre, including the papers from several workshop sessions on “architecture and archaeology,” “early Akkadian and its Semitic context,” “ Hurrian language,” “law in the ancient Near East,” “Middle Assyrian texts and studies,” and a variety of additional papers not directly related to the conference theme. The photo on the back cover shows only a representative portion of the attendees, who were warmly hosted by faculty and students from the University of Barcelona.
Proceedings of the 4th International Congress of the Archaeology of the Ancient Near East, 29 March - 3 April 2004, Freie Universität Berlin: The reconstruction of environment : natural resources and human interrelations through time ; art history : visual communication
Author: Hartmut Kühne
Publisher: Otto Harrassowitz Verlag
Published: 2008
Total Pages: 690
ISBN-13: 9783447057035
DOWNLOAD EBOOK →The Congress hosted 611 registered participants from 38 countries. Its aim was to be an international forum for scholars and demands of Near Eastern Archaeology. From the four sections of the Congress, Vol. I: 1) The Reconstruction of Environment. Natural Resources and Human Interrelation through Time, 2) Visual Communication, [Vol. II: 3) Social and Cultural Transformation: The Archaeology of Transitional Periods and Dark Ages, 4) Archaeological Field Reports (Excavations, Surveys, Conservation) ISBN 978344705757-8].Together these volumes unite 77 contributions on about 1100 pages. They are arranged according to the sections. The rst three will be introduced by the key lectures which were given by Tony Wilkinson, Winfried Orthmann, and Roger Matthews. The resumes of these sections were provided by Wendy Matthews, Dominik Bonatz, and Diederik J.W. Meijer. The contributions cover many aspects of the main themes through time, from the Neolithic to the Hellenistic / Roman period, and offer interdisciplinary approaches to complex archaeological problems.
Mittani Palaeography
Author: Zenobia Sabrina Homan
Publisher: BRILL
Published: 2019-12-16
Total Pages: 414
ISBN-13: 9004417249
DOWNLOAD EBOOK →In Mittani Palaeography, Zenobia Homan analyses cuneiform writing from Late Bronze Age northern Mesopotamia, reflecting on local scribal traditions, regional adaptation, international political change, and the ways in which written knowledge travelled within the cuneiform culture of the Middle East.
A Survey of the Old Testament
Author: Andrew E. Hill
Publisher: Zondervan Academic
Published: 2024-02-13
Total Pages: 577
ISBN-13: 031011957X
DOWNLOAD EBOOK →An indispensable guide for exploring the literary, historical, and theological issues behind the Old Testament. The purpose of studying the Old Testament is to understand God and his redemptive work more fully. However, this goal is complicated by the fact that it was transmitted through a very different language and culture from our own. A Survey of the Old Testament addresses background information, purpose, message, structure, and major themes of the Old Testament to help readers understand its message and relevance. Chapters introducing each major section of the Old Testament are included, as are chapters dealing with issues of interpretation, hermeneutics, theology, geography, archaeology, history, formation of the Old Testament canon, and the Old Testament's relationship to the New Testament. The fourth edition features a renewed focus on purpose, theology, and message while also providing a more succinct textbook less intimidating to students. Features included for each book of the Old Testament: Writing of the Book Background Outline of the Book Purpose and Message Structure and Organization Major Themes Questions for Further Study and Discussion Further Reading Complete with updated full-color maps, photos, timelines, and charts, the latest edition of this widely acclaimed textbook is a useful and readable tool for students and other readers who wish to better understand the Old Testament and God's redemptive work.
