Join us on a literary world trip!
Add this book to bookshelf
Grey
Write a new comment Default profile 50px
Grey
Subscribe to read the full book or read the first pages for free!
All characters reduced
Babylonian-Assyrian Birth-Omens and Their Cultural Significance - cover

Babylonian-Assyrian Birth-Omens and Their Cultural Significance

Morris Jastrow

Publisher: DigiCat

  • 0
  • 0
  • 0

Summary

Morris Jastrow's "Babylonian-Assyrian Birth-Omens and Their Cultural Significance" meticulously examines the fascinating world of ancient Mesopotamian birth omens and their integral role in society. This scholarly text blends astute analysis with detailed examinations of cuneiform tablets, illustrating how these omens influenced personal and collective identity in Babylonian and Assyrian cultures. Jastrow's literary style is both accessible and erudite, enabling readers to appreciate the intricate relationship between superstition, cultural practices, and societal structures, while situating this work within the broader context of Near Eastern studies during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Morris Jastrow (1861-1923) was a pioneering American Assyriologist who dedicated his life to unraveling the complexities of ancient Near Eastern civilizations. His extensive academic background, including his tenure at the University of Pennsylvania, allowed him to critically engage with various aspects of Mesopotamian life, particularly their religious and mythological beliefs. This passion for understanding the ancient world likely inspired him to investigate the significance of birth omens, which reflect deeper societal values and beliefs about fate and destiny. "Babylonian-Assyrian Birth-Omens and Their Cultural Significance" is a crucial read for anyone intrigued by the intricate tapestry of ancient cultures and their belief systems. Scholars, students, and history enthusiasts alike will find Jastrow's insights invaluable for understanding how ancient civilizations navigated the complexities of existence through enigmatic yet pivotal omens.
Available since: 07/31/2022.
Print length: 80 pages.

Other books that might interest you

  • Hitler's Crime Fighter - The extraordinary life of Konrad Morgen - cover

    Hitler's Crime Fighter - The...

    David Lee

    • 0
    • 0
    • 0
    Nazi Germany, June 1943, Buchenwald concentration camp. The last place you'd expect to find any form of justice. And yet justice against the SS men who brutalised the prisoners here would be attempted by the unlikeliest of sources – SS officer Konrad Morgen.
    Nazi Germany, despite the atrocities it carried out on an industrial scale, still had legislation and a legal system, and Morgen used these laws to bring individual members of the SS to justice for their crimes. He was a fearless investigating judge and police official, and when he crossed swords with more powerful forces inside the SS, he was demoted and sent by Heinrich Himmler himself to the Eastern Front as an ordinary soldier in the Waffen SS.
    But Morgen's skills were still required and he returned to launch a series of criminal investigations in various concentration camps, including Buchenwald. As a direct result of his work, two concentration camp commandants were shot before the end of the war and he arrested three others. Targets of his investigations included Adolf Eichmann, one of the architects of the Holocaust, and Rudolf Höss, the infamous commandant of Auschwitz.
    Described by historian John Toland as 'the man who did the most to hinder the atrocities in the East', Konrad Morgen pursued Nazi Germany's worst murderers from inside the SS. This is his incredible true story.
    Show book
  • The Critique of Practical Reason - cover

    The Critique of Practical Reason

    Immanuel Kant

    • 0
    • 0
    • 0
    In 'The Critique of Practical Reason,' Immanuel Kant embarks on a pioneering exploration of moral philosophy. Here, Kant lays down the cornerstones of ethical behavior, propelled by the famous 'categorical imperative' that guides actions by universal maxims. This work delves into the nature of free will, the concept of duty, and the moral law within, presenting a compelling argument for autonomy and rationality in ethical decision-making. A foundational text, it is essential for understanding moral agency and integrity. Read in English, unabridged.
    Show book
  • 12 Masterpieces You Have to Read Before You Die Philosophy - cover

    12 Masterpieces You Have to Read...

    Niccolò Machiavelli, Tommaso...

    • 0
    • 0
    • 0
    Contents:The Prince by Niccolo MachiavelliThe City of the Sun by Tommaso CampanellaThe New Atlantis by Francis BaconUtopia by Thomas More Utilitarianism byJohn Stuart MillOn Liberty by John Stuart MillAn Answer to the Question What is Enlightenment by Immanuel KantThe Prophet by Kahlil GibranA Confession by Leo TolstoyOrthodoxy by G.K. ChestertonThe Madman, His Parables and Poems by Kahlil GibranOn the Duty of Civil Disobedience by Henry David Thoreau
    Show book
  • Empower Your Partner: A Playbook for Supportive Dads and Birth Allies - "Elevate your support skills! Dive into dynamic audio lessons for empowering dads and birth allies" - cover

    Empower Your Partner: A Playbook...

    Callum Haverford

    • 0
    • 0
    • 0
    Empower Your Partner: A Playbook for Supportive Dads and Birth Allies 
    ⭐⭐ Simplified Audio Guide with Explanations ⭐⭐ 
    Are you ready to elevate your role and deepen your knowledge as a supportive partner in the childbirth experience? 
    Searching for a comprehensive guide that equips you with everything you need to empower your partner during this pivotal time? 
    Your quest ends here! 
    This playbook is your ultimate resource for enhancing your understanding, applying practical skills, and engaging in meaningful exercises. With this guide, you're set for success. 
    Updated for contemporary childbirth support strategies. 
    Key features of this invaluable guide: 
    - In-depth insights into the childbirth experience and supporting your partner effectively 
    - Clear explanations of the elements that empower your journey and transform childbirth experiences profoundly 
    - Successful strategies for preparing for the childbirth process and providing unwavering support 
    What sets our guide apart is its thorough coverage, essential for nurturing a supportive environment. Concepts are explored deeply, not superficially. 
    Crafted with a straightforward structure and accessible language, our playbook ensures seamless transitions between topics. Say farewell to complex jargon and embrace clear, accurate, and informative content. 
    So, why hesitate? Click the BUY NOW button, secure your playbook, and embark on your journey to becoming a more empowered partner in the childbirth experience! 
    Empower Your Partner: A Playbook for Supportive Dads and Birth Allies
    Show book
  • Stones Still Speak - How Biblical Archaeology Illuminates the Stories You Thought You Knew - cover

    Stones Still Speak - How...

    Amanda Hope Haley

    • 0
    • 0
    • 0
    When we first encounter the Bible, we are taught its stories—Adam and Eve, Moses and the Red Sea, David and Goliath, Jonah and the whale, and more. When a story lacks the details we crave, we fill in the blanks—with what we've seen in movies, read in books, and been told by our Sunday school teachers. But there's a better way to encounter the whole story of Scripture: uncovering and understanding the ancient world and the people who experienced biblical events. 
     
     
     
    In Stones Still Speak, Harvard-trained archaeologist and theologian Amanda Hope Haley scrapes back 2,000 years of misguided cultural interpretations to reveal God's Word in its historical, archaeological, and literary contexts. Far from a dry academic exercise, this process explains how our misunderstandings developed and revitalizes the Scripture you thought you knew, with the greater purpose of encouraging a more intentional, rigorous study of the Bible in your daily life.
    Show book
  • The Child Attachment Handbook - cover

    The Child Attachment Handbook

    Jim Colajuta

    • 0
    • 0
    • 0
    Infants are born with a variety of intrinsic behaviors that help them survive. In times of need or suffering, the infant's attachment behavior allows them to bring others towards them. Infants that have experienced a solid attachment bond acquire a strong expectation of feeling protected and safe, allowing them to explore their surroundings with greater confidence. Our attachment instinct, shared by most mammals, is a fundamental adaptation for survival in infancy. When newborns are scared, anxious, feel ill, or are threatened, their attachment system is triggered. In this stage, infants will commence proximity-seeking behaviors such as weeping, clinging, or following with their eyes in babies, and more verbal or complex behaviors in older children toward their primary attachment figure (normally a parent or the main caregiver). The attachment method can be removed once proximity and reassurance have been reached. Seeking help and the various techniques an individual takes to get aid are the foundations of the attachment process.Based on repeated contact with significant others, the child develops a set of mental models of itself and others in social interactions in response to parenting behavior. These early attachment interactions are critical for subsequent social relationships, emotional and stress regulation capacities, self-control, mentalization, and emotional maturity. As a result, a child who forms insecure or disorganized relationships, maybe due to mistreatment or placement in several foster care homes, is more likely to suffer in these areas and exhibit emotional and behavioral challenges.
    Show book