Morris Jastrow

An Old Babylonian Version Of The Gilgamesh Epic On The Basis Of Recently Discovered Texts is a book by Morris Jastrow that explores the ancient Babylonian tale of Gilgamesh. The book is based on newly discovered texts that shed light on the story and its origins. The Gilgamesh Epic is an ancient poem that tells the story of Gilgamesh, a king who sets out on a journey to find the secret of eternal life. Along the way, he battles monsters and faces many challenges. The book provides a detailed analysis of the text, including its historical and cultural context, as well as its literary and linguistic features. It also includes translations of the newly discovered texts, which provide a fresh perspective on the story of Gilgamesh. Overall, An Old Babylonian Version Of The Gilgamesh Epic On The Basis Of Recently Discovered Texts is a fascinating exploration of one of the oldest and most enduring stories in human history. This Is A New Release Of The Original 1920 Edition. 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.

In this formidable study, Jastrow compares several aspects of the religious life of the Israelites and ancient Babylonias by comparison of their written texts. Among the topics examined are the creation and flood accounts, the concept of the Sabbath, and the ethics of both cultures.