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PublisherHodder & Stoughton

ISBN-10147362780X

ISBN-139781473627802

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Number of Pages352 Pages

Publication NameComplete Babylonian Beginner to Intermediate Course : A Comprehensive Guide to Reading and Understanding Babylonian, with Original Texts

LanguageEng,Akk

Publication Year2019

SubjectAncient Languages (See Also Latin), General

TypeLanguage Course

Subject AreaForeign Language Study

AuthorMartin Worthington

FormatTrade Paperback

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Item Height1 in

Item Weight35.1 Oz

Item Length9.8 in

Item Width7.5 in

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Intended AudienceTrade

LCCN2022-465193

Dewey Edition23

Dewey Decimal492.182421

Table Of Content: INTRODUCTION : The Language's Relatives and Development : What about Assyrian? : A note on Sumerian : Pronunciation : About the exercises : THE CUNEIFORM SCRIPT, TRANSLITERATION AND NORMALIZATION : Phonetic writing : Sumerographic writing and phonetic complements : Determinatives : The cuneiform script: how it evolved : Transliteration : Which sign is being used to write a syllable? : Normalization : SOME GENERAL FEATURES OF THE LANGUAGE : Roots and patterns : Position of the verb within the sentence : Articles : Pronouns as subjects of verbs : Sound changes : Syllables and division into syllables ('syllabification') : Sound change 1: vowel elision : Sound change 2: vowel contraction : Sound change 3: assimilation of consonants : OVERVIEW OF NOUNS AND ADJECTIVES : Case : Gender : Number : Words functioning as nouns : NOUNS AND ADJECTIVES, SINGULAR : The second millennium BC : The first millennium BC : NOUNS AND ADJECTIVES, PLURAL : The second millennium BC : Masculine nouns: : Masculine adjectives: : Feminine nouns and adjectives: : The first millennium BC : HOW TO SAY 'OF': THE 'CONSTRUCT STATE' : Origin of 'construct' forms : Formation of the 'construct state' in the singular : Formation of the 'construct state' in the plural : Use of the singular and plural construct forms : ADVERBS AND LOCATIVES : OVERVIEW OF VERBS : The four verb systems : The sub-systems: tn and t : 'Weak' verbs : Verbs with 'a' and verbs with 'e' : Tenses : Pronouns and gender : Summary : THE PRESENT : Forming the present for non-weak verbs s : Forming the present for weak verbs : THE PRETERITE : THE PERFECT : THE STATIVE : VERBAL FORMS FOR ALL PERSONS : HOW TO EXPRESS WISHES AND COMMANDS : SUBORDINATE CLAUSES : VERBS AND THE DIRECTION OF MOTION : PRONOUNS : THE DUAL : A FEW TRICKS OF THE TRADE : Sandhi spellings : Puns : Unorthodox syllable divisions : Special sign readings : Alphabetic influence : Rebus writings : Scribal errors resulting from copying : Scribal errors resulting from dictation : The structure of poetic lines : Structural parallelism : FURTHER READING : APPENDIX: GLOSSED CUNEIFORM READINGS : GLOSSARY

SynopsisDo you want to engage with Babylonian culture and literature in the original language? The course will introduce you to a fascinating world of gods and demons, heroes and kings. The readings are drawn from myths, letters, law-codes, medical incantations, and other authentic, ancient writings. The language is presented in the Roman alphabet, with an explanation of cuneiform script, and the main features of Assyrian - cognate with Babylonian - are also explained. Learn effortlessly with a new easy-to-read page design and interactive features in this book from Teach Yourself, the No. 1 brand in language learning. Learn effortlessly with a new easy-to-read page design and interactive features: Not got much time? One, five and ten-minute introductions to key principles to get you started. Author insights Lots of instant help with common problems and quick tips for success, based on the author's many years of experience. Test yourself Tests in the book and online to keep track of your progress. Extend your knowledge Extra online articles to give you a richer understanding of the subject. Five things to remember Quick refreshers to help you remember the key facts. Try this Innovative exercises illustrate what you've learnt and how to use it. The audio for this course can be downloaded from the Teach Yourself Library app or streamed at library.teachyourself.com. Rely on Teach Yourself, trusted by language learners for over 80 years., Designed for complete beginners, and tested for years with real learners, Complete Babylonian offers a bridge from the textbook to the real world, enabling you to learn the grammar, understand the vocabulary and even how to translate the inscriptions and texts from this ancient cradle of civilization. Structured around authentic material, and introducing cuneiform script for those who wish to take their understanding further, this course also features: -47 short learning units plus glossary and reference section-Authentic materials - language taught through key texts-Teaches the key skills - reading and understanding Babylonian grammar and vocabulary-Covers cuneiform script - one of the earliest written forms-Self tests and learning activities - see and track your own progress "A book at once lucid, reliable and exciting. No other teacher in the world could have managed it. All his pupils are fortunate." Irving Finkel, The British Museum Rely on Teach Yourself, trusted by language learners for over 75 years.

LC Classification NumberPJ3251.W67 2018