In the Wake of the Compendia
In the Wake of the Compendia
About this book
In the Wake of the Compendia examines the composition of technical literature in the ancient Semitic-speaking world. Compendia on astrology, magic, medicine, lexicography, and alchemy were composed in several languages and relate to earlier Mesopotamian models. This volume offers new perspectives on the early history of these compendia and their subsequent transmission into later post-cuneiform compilations, curricula, and scholarly writings.
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- OL Work ID
- OL20927291W
Subjects
Middle Eastern historyAncient religions & mythologiesLearning and scholarshipScienceHistory and criticismReference booksScientific literatureMultilingualism and literatureIntellectual lifeSemitic literatureEmpiricism in literatureTechnologyTechnical literatureHistoryChristianityIraq, history, to 634