They Wrote on Clay
The Babylonian Tablets Speak To-day

Originally published in 1939, this book contains an assessment of the historical evidence provided by ancient Babylonian cuneiform tablets.

Edward Chiera (Author), George G. Cameron (Edited by)

9781107486652, Cambridge University Press

Paperback / softback, published 12 March 2015

252 pages
21.6 x 14 x 1.4 cm, 0.32 kg

Originally published in 1939, this book contains an assessment of the historical evidence provided by ancient Babylonian cuneiform tablets. The text is accompanied by a number of photographs of the tablets, as well as of important archaeological sites and Babylonian artefacts. Chiera's enthusiasm for his subject is clear, as the text is accessibly written and contains many Babylonian legends and assesses their relationship to biblical texts. This book will be of value to anyone with an interest in Assyriology and the ancient Middle East.

Prologue
1. The treasure hunt
2. Books everlasting
3. The mound of seven cities
4. The dawn of understanding
5. Ancient ABCs
6. The world of business
7. The business of religion
8. Kings' tales
9. Priests' tales
10. Babel and bible
11. The search for truth
12. The philosopher's stone
13. The three R's
14. A people's resurrection
15. Arts and the man
16. Leaves from a diplomat's diary
17. On to Greece and Rome
18. West and East
Epilogue
Acknowledgments.

Subject Areas: Ancient history: to c 500 CE [HBLA]