"Assyria: Its Princes, Priests and People" by A. H. Sayce is a journey into the heart of ancient Assyria, revealing the lives of its leaders, the rituals of its priests, and the experiences of the common people. The book highlights the incredible discovery and interpretation of long-lost Assyrian writings, especially those from Nineveh, showing how these findings have brought Assyria's story back to life. The author shows how the unearthing of tablets and inscriptions has allowed us to understand Assyrian culture, beliefs, and everyday life, while re-evaluating the empire's place in history and its connections to the Old Testament. These discoveries have changed our perspective on Assyria, illustrating its important impact on the ancient world.
Assyria: Its Princes, Priests and People By-Paths of Bible Knowledge VII
By A. H. (Archibald Henry) Sayce
Uncover the secrets of a lost empire as ancient writings reveal the powerful rulers, sacred priests, and ordinary citizens of Assyria, reshaping history as we know it.
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About the AuthorArchibald Henry Sayce FRAS was a pioneer British Assyriologist and linguist, who held a chair as Professor of Assyriology at the University of Oxford from 1891 to 1919. He was able to write in at least twenty ancient and modern languages, and was known for his emphasis on the importance of archaeological and monumental evidence in linguistic research. He was a contributor to articles in the 9th, 10th and 11th editions of the Encyclopædia Britannica.
Archibald Henry Sayce FRAS was a pioneer British Assyriologist and linguist, who held a chair as Professor of Assyriology at the University of Oxford from 1891 to 1919. He was able to write in at least twenty ancient and modern languages, and was known for his emphasis on the importance of archaeological and monumental evidence in linguistic research. He was a contributor to articles in the 9th, 10th and 11th editions of the Encyclopædia Britannica.
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