{"product_id":"basics-of-akkadian-a-grammar-workbook-and-glossary-paperback","title":"Basics of Akkadian: A Grammar, Workbook, and Glossary - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eGordon P. Hugenberger\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eNancy L. Erickson\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEquips Students with Essential Tools to Quickly Grasp Akkadian and Move into Translation\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eBasics of Akkadian: A Complete Grammar, Workbook, and Lexicon\u003c\/em\u003e, by Gordon P. Hugenberger with Nancy L. Erickson, is a one-semester introductory textbook to the Akkadian language. The grammar provides students with essential tools in order to quickly grasp the Akkadian language and move into translation. Designed around the Laws of Hammurabi, each chapter includes: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExplanation of grammatical points\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSigns that need to be learned\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVocabulary\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExercises\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eShort contributions that highlight the unique significance of learning Akkadian for the studies of the Hebrew Bible are also included throughout the grammar. By the end of the grammar, students will have: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRead through a sixth of the Laws of Hammurabi\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLearned how to read Neo-Assyrian script\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTransliterate that script, normalize the transcription, and translate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eRobust appendices at the back of the book include major paradigms, a list of cuneiform signs, an alphabetical list of V, CV and VC cuneiform signs, and a complete Akkadian glossary. \u003cem\u003eBasics of Akkadian\u003c\/em\u003e is designed for classroom use as well as the independent learner. Students will acquire all the necessary tools to either pursue additional studies of the Akkadian language or to utilize the information gained for better understanding the cognitive environment of the biblical world and to engage thoughtfully and carefully with Akkadian literature.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 368\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.02 x 11.02 x 8.27 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e November 22, 2022\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47381801074866,"sku":"9780310134596","price":74.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0770\/3891\/1666\/files\/ff1660810da16d9cc291687305b23b2d.webp?v=1777821273","url":"https:\/\/box.dadyminds.org\/products\/basics-of-akkadian-a-grammar-workbook-and-glossary-paperback","provider":"DADYMINDS BOX","version":"1.0","type":"link"}