Sumerian Liturgies and Psalms

"Sumerian Liturgies and Psalms" by Stephen Langdon is a collection of ancient Sumerian religious writings that explores the beliefs and traditions from early Mesopotamian civilization. The book looks closely at the Sumerian gods and how they were worshiped, using texts found in the temple library of Nippur. The first part explains the meaning of different religious texts, and how they fit into Sumerian religion. Then, a section titled "Lamentation of Ishme-Dagan Over Nippur" shares songs of sadness about the destruction of Nippur, as told through the stories of kings and their people. This section shows the emotion of loss, the idea of punishment from the gods, and the hope for things to get better.