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Babylonian Chronographic Texts from the Hellenistic Period.
- Format:
- Book
- Author/Creator:
- Spek, R. J. van der.
- Series:
- Writings from the Ancient World Series
- Writings from the Ancient World Series ; v.44
- Language:
- English
- Subjects (All):
- Chronology, Assyro-Babylonian.
- Civilization, Assyro-Babylonian.
- Physical Description:
- 1 online resource (1174 pages)
- Edition:
- 1st ed.
- Place of Publication:
- Atlanta : Society of Biblical Literature, 2024.
- Summary:
- This scholarly work provides translations and analyses of Babylonian chronographic texts from the Hellenistic period, offering insight into historical records, astronomical diaries, king lists, and other documents from ancient Babylon. It delves into topics such as the reigns of Babylonian kings, temple activities, land assignments, and the integration of Greek and Babylonian cultures during the Hellenistic era. The authors combine expertise in Assyriology, ancient history, and cuneiform studies to present a comprehensive resource for understanding Babylonian civilization and its historical context. Designed for researchers, students, and general readers, the book aims to bridge the gap between ancient Near Eastern studies and broader humanities disciplines, making ancient texts accessible to a wider audience. Generated by AI.
- Contents:
- Cover
- Contents
- Series Editor's Foreword
- Preface and Acknowledgments
- Abbreviations
- Kings Ruling Babylon
- The Babylonian Calendar
- Reading Akkadian
- Introduction
- Part 1. Babylonian Chronicles from the Hellenistic Period
- Part 2. Astronomical Diariesfrom the Late Achaemenid and Hellenistic Periods
- Part 3. Astronomical Diariesfrom the Parthian Period
- Part 4. Undated Astronomical Diaries
- Part 5. King Lists
- Part 6. The Antiochus Cylinder
- Appendix
- Bibliography.
- Notes:
- Description based on publisher supplied metadata and other sources.
- Part of the metadata in this record was created by AI, based on the text of the resource.
- ISBN:
- 1-62837-589-2
- OCLC:
- 1521492042
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