<p>Lauβs study focuses on a set of Babylonian temple texts in the library of Columbia University. These tablets are mostly administrative receipts, giving insight into the revenue and offering accounting in the temple. The texts are presented in transcription, English translation, and with line draw
Old Babylonian Temple Records
β Scribed by Robert Lau
- Publisher
- Gorgias Pr Llc
- Year
- 2008
- Tongue
- English
- Leaves
- 217
- Edition
- 1
- Category
- Library
No coin nor oath required. For personal study only.
β¦ Synopsis
Lau's study focuses on a set of Babylonian temple texts in the library of Columbia University. These tablets are mostly administrative receipts, giving insight into the revenue and offering accounting in the temple. The texts are presented in transcription, English translation, and with line drawings.
β¦ Table of Contents
NOTE
PREFACE
LIST OF ABBREVIATIONS
TABLE OF CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION
CATALOGUE
SIGN-LIST AND GLOSSARY
PLATES: 1 - 35
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