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Treasures of Darkness
A History of Mespotamian Religion
by Thorkild Jacobsen
ISBN: 0300022913
ISBN-13: 9780300022919
Format: Paperback
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Publisher: Yale Univ Pr Published date: 1976 Size: 6.5 x 9.5 inches Weight: 1 pounds
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Treasures of Darkness: A History of Mespotamian Religion
Jacobsen, Thorkild
New Haven: Yale Univ Pr, 1976. A very nice copy, covered over in transparent plastic. Instances of neatly penciled underlining. Text clean, binding strong. [Our rating system: 1. Fine; 2. Near Fine; 3. Very Good; 4. Good; 5. Fair.]. Quality Paperback. Very Good (Book Condition). ( more information)
Offered by Montreal Books (Canada)
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Treasures of Darkness: A History of Mespotamian Religion
Jacobsen, Thorkild
Cumberland, Rhode Island, U.S.A.: Yale University Press, 1976. Trade Paperback. Very Good. Soiling to edges, rubbing, etc. to covers, otherwise fine. "A...presentation of Mesopotamian religion from the inside, backed at every point by meticulous scholarship and persistent adherence to original texts." ---from the back cover. 6 x 9.25". ( more information)
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Treasures of Darkness: A History of Mespotamian Religion
Jacobsen, Thorkild
Cumberland, Rhode Island, U.S.A.: Yale Univ Pr, 1976. The binding is tight. The firs twenty one pages have some highlighting and underlining and the rest of the text is clean. The spine and corners show light wear. Professor Jacobsen is an authority on Sumerian life and society and this book summarizes and recreates the spiritual life of ancient Mesopotamia. 273 pages. ISBN: 030-002-2913. Paperback. Good +. IRAQ HISTORY RELIGION; Mesopotamia;. ( more information)
Offered by Funston's Books (United States)
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The Treasures of Darkness: A History of Mesopotamian Religion
Jacobsen, Thorkild
New Haven: Yale University Press, 1976. 8vo. Soft cover. 273 p. Illustrated with black and white photographs. Index. Notes. Jacobsen summarized and recreates the spiritual life of Ancient Mesopotamia with meticulous scholarship. Minor shelf wear. Near fine.. Soft Cover. Near Fine/No Jacket. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. ( more information)
Offered by Rose's Books, IOBA (United States)
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TREASURES OF DARKNESS (Qty: 3)
JACOBSEN, THORKILD
YALE UNIVERSITY PRESS, 1978. NEW ED. Brand new. Author: JACOBSEN, THORKILD; Publisher: YALE UNIVERSITY PRESS; Year: 1978; Edition: NEW ED; Pages: 288; Country of Publication: UK; Book Dimensions: 77 x 77; Book Format: paperback; ( more information)
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