Detailed bookshelf period
3000–2000 BC
← Back to All Books 3000–2000 BC This bookshelf gathers key texts and studies connected to the ancient Near East, Sumer, Egypt, and early religious traditions from 3000 to 2000 BC. These works introduce visitors to some of the earliest known civilizations, including Sumerian history and culture, the Gilgamesh tradition, ancient Near Eastern texts, world scripture, and Egyptian pyramid inscriptions. Together, they pro
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The Bible of the World
Robert O. Ballou, editor
1949The Gilgamesh Epic and Old Testament Parallels
Alexander Heidel
1958History Begins at Sumer
Samuel Noah Kramer
1963The Sumerians: Their History, Culture, and Character
Samuel Noah Kramer
1952The Pyramid Texts
Samuel A. B. Mercer, translator
1950Ancient Near Eastern Texts Relating to the Old Testament
James Bennet Pritchard, editor