Gilgamesh and the World of Assyria

Proceedings of the Conference Held at the Mandelbaum House, The University of Sydney, 21-23 July 2004

Edited by J. Azize Edited by N. Weeks

Book cover: Gilgamesh and the World of Assyria

Extent: 240 pages

Publisher: Peeters Publishers

Subjects: Ancient Near East, Literary Studies

Series: Ancient Near Eastern Studies Supplement Series

Series volume number: 21

Language: English

Hardback (Published)

(March 2007)

ISBN: 9789042918023

Price: $105.00

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In July 2004, a number of scholars gathered for a conference on Gilgamesh and the World of Assyria, at The University of Sydney. This volume of conference papers features contributions by Andrew George, the key note speaker, and established scholars such as J. D. Forest, V. A. Hurowitz, G. A. Rendsburg, N. Weeks and I. M. Young, together with those of other local scholars. The chief theme is the Gilgamesh epic, but interesting suggestions are made concerning the importance of that epic for biblical studies and Assyriology in general.

  • Edited by J. Azize
  • Edited by N. Weeks