Atrahasis: An Ancient Hebrew Deluge Story Contributor(s): Clay, Albert T. (Author), Tice, Paul (Introduction by) |
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ISBN: 1585092282 ISBN-13: 9781585092284 Publisher: Book Tree OUR PRICE: $13.46 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: April 2003 Annotation: The word Atrahasis means "extra wise" and refers to the earliest known version of Noah, who built an ark and saved mankind from destruction. This is that story, from ancient Sumeria, which many scholars believe was the original from which all known flood stories came from. This was the most popular story in the ancient world and has survived for over five thousand years. It is the only one that all cultures, worldwide, seem to share. Why? Was there really a great flood? And why do we not explore the oldest known version carefully for clues? That is the purpose of this book, which also includes a number of other interesting flood story fragments and documents. |
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BISAC Categories: - Religion | Biblical Criticism & Interpretation - Old Testament - History | Ancient - General - Religion | Comparative Religion |
Dewey: 492.1 |
Physical Information: 0.3" H x 6.06" W x 9.06" (0.40 lbs) 108 pages |
Themes: - Chronological Period - Ancient (To 499 A.D.) - Religious Orientation - Christian - Religious Orientation - Jewish |