A Grammar of Akkadian (Harvard Semitic Studies) (English and Akkadian Edition ) [John Huehnergard] on *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. A Grammar of Akkadian has 38 ratings and 7 reviews. Jared said: Huehnergard’s grammar is excellent. Divided into 38 lessons with more than ample numbers. On his Academia page, Prof Huehnergard has posted a PDF of the 3rd edition of his A Grammar of Akkadian and the answer key.
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More frustrating was the publisher’s decision to break the various columns of LC Hammurapi onto multiple pages, forcing students to jump back and forth between texts, the order of which is never explained. An Introductorion to Sumerian Grammar. This is a fine book, but nothing something to tackle by yourself.
Having huehnergars Gilgamesh in cuneiform with the aid of this textbook was one of my life’s most memorable literary experiences. Meanwhile, used copies of the book are going for outrageous prices online. Huehnergard’s grammar is excellent. A great introductory text for learning Cuneiform, Akkadian, and Sumerian logograms; however, be prepared for some confusion.
This is my favorite grammar to any ancient language that I’ve studied. Open Preview See a Problem?
Want to Read saving…. Carol rated it it was amazing Apr 04, Dialect-wise, he restricts himself to Old Babylonian, but he wants you to learn all the cuneiform from nearly-Sumerian to Neo-Akkadian, which is way to much. Eisenbrauns is now owned by Penn State University Press. Welcome to Akoadian, the front page of the internet. Dustin rated it really liked it May 19, Daniel rated it liked it Aug 05, kakadian Ardi rated it it was amazing Aug 02, I have only used the prepublished version, but it was the textbook for my second year Akkadian class.
The pagination of the first and second editions has for the most part been retained, apart from the insertion of the new appendix and a few minor deviations elsewhere.
A new appendix F has been added, giving Hebrew and other Semitic cognates of the Akkadian words akkadjan the lesson vocabularies.
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The book makes no attempt to ease you into intricate grammar constructs, so be prepared for some hard hitting stuff right off the bat. That said, I do retain a very few small quibbles.
Being nervous about not having taken the first year, I was grateful for Professor Huehnergard’s well presented grammar and texts that enabled me to autodidactically catch up with the rest of the class members who had taken the first year course. Huehnergard’s Akkadian Grammar 3rd ed. Want to add to the discussion? A fantastic resource, but unrealistic to get done, even in a calendar year. This might be hyehnergard good option for self-learners.
Key to a Grammar of Akkadian (Third Edition)
That being said, you’ll find a lot of valuable lessons that will improve your own grasp of grammar, and on top of that, you’ll get to read one of the first languages to exist in the world, which has a wealth of amazing literature still untr A great introductory text for learning Cuneiform, Akkadian, and Sumerian logograms; however, be prepared for some confusion. Ricardo rated it liked it Nov 01, Feb 11, James rated it it was amazing Shelves: Use of this site constitutes acceptance of our User Agreement and Privacy Policy.
Books by John Huehnergard. Published by Scholars Press first published June akkadisn For those who are seeking to supplement their language work, this would be an excellent grammar for those student who already have a high degree of familiarity with Hebrew.
No trivia or quizzes yet. Submit a new text post. Alexander Johansson rated it it was amazing Jun 19, With all the stuff that has been going on with this book this year, I’m glad that he could make it available. I feel that the attention to text is something that Huehnergard does excellently, and the number and nature of exercises are to be greatly lauded.
But we completed the entire grammar in three weeks, so buck up and carry on: Become a Redditor and subscribe to one of thousands of communities. It is an I have only used the prepublished version, but it was the textbook for my second year Akkadian class.
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