Lectures on Babylonia and Palestine

By Stephen Langdon

Book Overview

Lectures on Babylonia and Palestine is a book written by Stephan Langdon, a renowned American archaeologist and Assyriologist. The book is a collection of lectures that Langdon delivered at the University of Pennsylvania in the early 20th century.The lectures cover a wide range of topics related to the ancient civilizations of Babylonia and Palestine, including their history, religion, language, literature, and art. Langdon draws on his extensive knowledge of ancient texts and artifacts to provide a detailed and engaging account of these fascinating cultures.The book begins with an overview of the geography and history of the region, including the rise and fall of the Babylonian and Assyrian empires. Langdon then delves into the religious beliefs and practices of the ancient Babylonians and Palestinians, exploring their pantheon of gods and goddesses, their rituals and sacrifices, and their views on the afterlife.In later chapters, Langdon examines the literature and art of the region, including the epic of Gilgamesh, one of the oldest known works of literature, and the intricate designs and motifs found on Babylonian and Palestinian pottery and jewelry.Overall, Lectures on Babylonia and Palestine is a comprehensive and insightful look at two of the most important civilizations in the ancient Near East. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the history, culture, and religion of this fascinating region.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1163597724
• ISBN13: 9781163597729
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 200 Pages
• Weight: 0.60 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.0" x 9.0"