Basics of Akkadian A Complete Grammar Workbook and Lexicon 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 Explanation of grammatical pointsSigns that need to be learnedVocabularyExercisesShort 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 Read through a sixth of the Laws of HammurabiLearned how to read Neo Assyrian scriptTransliterate that script normalize the transcription and translateRobust 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 Basics of Akkadian 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

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