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Akkadian words are grouped under english synonyms or by subject category, e. Completed in 2010, the chicago assyrian dictionary has become an invaluable source for the study of the civilizations of the ancient near east, their political and cultural history, their achievements in the sciences of medicine, astronomy, mathematics, linguistics, and the timeless beauty of their poetry. Whether youve loved the book or not, if you give your honest and detailed thoughts then people will find new books that are right for them. The chicago assyrian dictionary, initiated in 1921 by james henry breasted, is compiling a comprehensive dictionary of the various dialects. Tracing the origins of jewish monotheism and greek philosophy simo parpola, university of helsinki i. The assyrian dictionary of the oriental institute of the university of chicago, volume 17 part 2 s assyrian dictionary hardcover december 1, 1992. The akkadian lexicon is actually accessible through two large dictionaries, w. Assyrian dictionary of the oriental institute of the university of chicago, volume 9, l by martha t. Israel the assyrians society of biblical literature. The chicago assyrian dictionary, a concise dictionary of akkadian, and assyrian english assyrian dictionary.
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