The Oath in Babylonian and Assyrian Literature

“The Oath in Babylonian and Assyrian Literature” delves into the significance of oaths within the literary and cultural contexts of ancient Mesopotamia. This study, originally published in 1912, explores the role of oaths in Babylonian and Assyrian society as reflected in their literature. The book analyzes various texts to understand the forms, functions, and consequences associated with oath-taking, providing valuable insights into the legal, religious, and social customs of the time. Authored by Fritz Hommel and Samuel A. B. Mercer, this work offers a detailed examination of the linguistic and historical elements that shaped the concept of the oath in these ancient civilizations. Readers interested in ancient history, religious studies, and Near Eastern cultures will find this an invaluable resource.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.