I. Egypt, Babylon, and Palestine, and some traditional origins of civilization.--II. Deluge stories and the new Sumerian version.--III. Creation... Show moreI. Egypt, Babylon, and Palestine, and some traditional origins of civilization.--II. Deluge stories and the new Sumerian version.--III. Creation and the dragon myth; and the problem of Babylonian parallels in Hebrew tradition.--Appendixes: I. Comparative table of the Sumerian, Semitic-Babylonian, Hellenistic, and Hebrew versions of creation, antediluvian history, and the deluge. II. The antediluvian kings of Berossus and the Sumerian dynastic list. At head of title: The British academy. Show less
TravelMountnorris, George Annesley , 1769-1844, TravelSalt, Henry , 1780-1827, Description and travel, Description and travel, Description and travel, Description and travel, Description and travel, G495 .M68 1809
by George, Viscount Valentia. Vol. 1: vi, [8], 496 p., [17] leaves of plates ; vol. 2: iv, 520 p., [25] leaves of plates ; vol. 3: iii, [1], 506 p.,... Show moreby George, Viscount Valentia. Vol. 1: vi, [8], 496 p., [17] leaves of plates ; vol. 2: iv, 520 p., [25] leaves of plates ; vol. 3: iii, [1], 506 p., [27] leaves of plates. Chapters 10-11 of vol. 2 and 1-6 of vol. 3 contain "Mr. Salt's narrative", i.e. Henry Salt, also responsible for the plates. Main Heritage Shelves General G495 .M68 1809 Book vol. 2 Item-ID: i19792451 BIB-ID: 2619560 Show less
Main Heritage Shelves General DT165.9 .B45 1822 Book Item-ID: i10095159 BIB-ID: 1011151 Show moreMain Heritage Shelves General DT165.9 .B45 1822 Book Item-ID: i10095159 BIB-ID: 1011151 Show less
1. Summary of the history of Ugarit as revealed by the excavations at Ras Shamra -- 2. The library of cuneiform texts at Ugarit -- 3. Fertility... Show more1. Summary of the history of Ugarit as revealed by the excavations at Ras Shamra -- 2. The library of cuneiform texts at Ugarit -- 3. Fertility cult and cult of the dead at Ugarit -- 4. The religious texts of Ras Shamra -- Notes -- Index. by Claude F.A. Schaeffer ... Bibliography included in "Notes" (p. [79]-96). Show less
by G. Maspero ; edited by A.H. Sayce ; translated by M.L. McClure. Pages 112A-113B, 232A-232D, 700A inserted. "The 4th ed. was brought up to date by... Show moreby G. Maspero ; edited by A.H. Sayce ; translated by M.L. McClure. Pages 112A-113B, 232A-232D, 700A inserted. "The 4th ed. was brought up to date by the author ... date of 4th ed., October, 1901." Translation of v. 1 of the author's Histoire ancienne des peuples de L'Orient. Includes bibliographical references and index. Show less
Sacred space, Sacred space--Palestine, Description and travel, DS107 .W55 1854
by Charles P. Wilbraham. "The present Work is a sequel of the Author's Work on "Palestine" published by the Society"--P. [2]. Show moreby Charles P. Wilbraham. "The present Work is a sequel of the Author's Work on "Palestine" published by the Society"--P. [2]. Show less
Willyams, Cooper , 1762-1816, Mediterranean Region in art, NC242.W57 S45 1822, 915.6
by the Rev. C. Willyams, A.M., with a geographical and historical description ... in English and French. Main Heritage Shelves General NC242.W57 S45... Show moreby the Rev. C. Willyams, A.M., with a geographical and historical description ... in English and French. Main Heritage Shelves General NC242.W57 S45 1822 Book Item-ID: i15531326 BIB-ID: 1006133 Show less
Nightingall, Miles , 1768-1829, Description and travel, Description and travel, Description and travel, Description and travel, DT53 .H36 1820
In a series of letters from Captain Hanson ... "Arab boat songs": p. 106-108. "Canzonetta. Arranged for two voices by Lady Torrens": p. 278-284. Show moreIn a series of letters from Captain Hanson ... "Arab boat songs": p. 106-108. "Canzonetta. Arranged for two voices by Lady Torrens": p. 278-284. Show less