This classic work has served students of Akkadian literature as a useful sourcebook and as a model publication for the study of a specific corpus of cuneiform literature. These timeless proverbs, instructive precepts, and ancient fables demonstrate a rich heritage in the Mesopotamian development of this genre. Lambert’s focused collection also provides scholars with a unique comparative reference for those studying biblical wisdom literature. An Eisenbrauns classic reprint.
Country | USA |
Brand | Pennsylvania State University Press |
Manufacturer | Eisenbrauns |
Binding | Hardcover |
ReleaseDate | 1996-06-30 |
UnitCount | 1 |
EANs | 9780931464942 |