Five Lectures On Cuneiform Discoveries (1889)

""Five Lectures on Cuneiform Discoveries"" is a book written by David Philipson and published in 1889. The book contains five lectures that provide an introduction to the study of cuneiform writing and the discoveries made in the field of Assyriology. The first lecture focuses on the history of the decipherment of cuneiform writing and the contributions made by scholars such as Rawlinson and Layard. The second lecture discusses the contents of cuneiform inscriptions and their significance for the study of ancient Near Eastern history and culture. The third lecture provides an overview of the different types of cuneiform inscriptions, including royal inscriptions, legal documents, and religious texts. The fourth lecture explores the role of cuneiform writing in the transmission of ancient literature, including the famous Epic of Gilgamesh. The final lecture discusses the impact of cuneiform discoveries on biblical scholarship and the study of the Hebrew Bible. Throughout the book, Philipson emphasizes the importance of cuneiform discoveries for understanding the history and culture of ancient Mesopotamia and the broader Near East. Overall, ""Five Lectures on Cuneiform Discoveries"" is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the study of ancient Near Eastern history and the development of writing systems.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.