The Interpretation Of Dreams In The Ancient Near East, With A Translation Of An Assyrian Dream Book - Hardcover

by A. Leo Oppenheim (Author)

The Interpretation of Dreams in the Ancient Near East, with a Translation of an Assyrian Dream Book is a book written by A. Leo Oppenheim. The book explores the interpretation of dreams in the ancient Near East, particularly in Mesopotamia, and provides a translation of an Assyrian dream book. Oppenheim delves into the cultural and religious significance of dreams in ancient societies and how they were used to make important decisions, such as in matters of politics and warfare. The book also examines the different types of dreams and their meanings, as well as the methods used to interpret them. The translation of the Assyrian dream book provides readers with a firsthand look at how dreams were interpreted in ancient times. Overall, The Interpretation of Dreams in the Ancient Near East is a comprehensive study of the significance of dreams in ancient Near Eastern cultures and the methods used to interpret them.Transactions Of The American Philosophical Society, V46, Part 3, September, 1956.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.