The Chaldean Account of Genesis by George Smith Paperback Book

Description: The Chaldean Account of Genesis by George Smith George Smiths The Chaldean Account of Genesis (1876) is one of the most important contributions to the understanding of the development of Near Eastern myth cycles ever published. This volume delivered to a shocked Victorian audience the first reports of the Babylonian Flood legend, of the Epic of Gilgamesh (then known as Izdubar), and the uncanny parallels between the Hebrew Bible and the myths and legends of Babylon. This edition is an unabridged republication of the 1876 first edition of this important work, which highlights George Smiths astonishing scholarship and the amazing amount of information Smith was able to collect and publish in the first years after their discovery. It is astounding just how much Smith got right and just how fast so much became known about some of humanitys oldest literature. FORMAT Paperback CONDITION Brand New Long Description George Smiths The Chaldean Account of Genesis (1876) is one of the most important contributions to the understanding of the development of Near Eastern myth cycles ever published. This volume delivered to a shocked Victorian audience the first reports of the Babylonian Flood legend, of the Epic of Gilgamesh (then known as Izdubar), and the uncanny parallels between the Hebrew Bible and the myths and legends of Babylon. This edition is an unabridged republication of the 1876 first edition of this important work, which highlights George Smiths astonishing scholarship and the amazing amount of information Smith was able to collect and publish in the first years after their discovery. It is astounding just how much Smith got right and just how fast so much became known about some of humanitys oldest literature. Details ISBN1300025646 Author George Smith Pages 293 Publisher Lulu.com Year 2012 ISBN-10 1300025646 ISBN-13 9781300025641 Format Paperback Publication Date 2012-07-27 Imprint Lulu.com Place of Publication London Country of Publication United Kingdom AU Release Date 2012-07-27 NZ Release Date 2012-07-27 UK Release Date 2012-07-27 Audience General We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:140139244;

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