Muazzez İlmiye Çığ – The Sumerian Origin of the Koran, the Bible and the Torah 2008 Turkish Book Turkey
Muazzez İlmiye Çığ – The Sumerian Origin of the Koran, the Bible and the Torah (Kur'an, İncil ve Tevrat'ın Sumer'deki Kökeni) – Kaynak Yayınları Turkish Edition (2008
Description:
This Turkish edition of The Sumerian Origin of the Koran, the Bible and the Torah (Kur'an, İncil ve Tevrat'ın Sumer'deki Kökeni) by Muazzez İlmiye Çığ was published by Kaynak Yayınları in 2008. Written in Turkish, the book examines the possible cultural and literary connections between ancient Sumerian civilization and the sacred texts of Judaism, Christianity, and Islam. Drawing upon cuneiform tablets, archaeological discoveries, and comparative historical research, Çığ explores how certain narratives and traditions may have developed over thousands of years in the ancient Near East.
The work compares Sumerian myths, legends, legal traditions, and religious concepts with passages found in the Torah, the Bible, and the Qur'an. Rather than presenting a theological interpretation, the author approaches the subject from the perspectives of archaeology, Assyriology, and ancient history, discussing themes such as the creation of humanity, the Great Flood, paradise, and early legal codes. The book offers readers an opportunity to examine the historical and cultural environments in which many of these enduring traditions first emerged.
Combining extensive scholarship with an accessible writing style, The Sumerian Origin of the Koran, the Bible and the Torah is an important contribution to the study of ancient civilizations and comparative religious history. This Turkish edition is especially desirable as it is signed by the author, adding significant collectible value for readers and collectors of Muazzez İlmiye Çığ's works.
Key Features:
• Author: Muazzez İlmiye Çığ
• Original Title: The Sumerian Origin of the Koran, the Bible and the Torah
• Turkish Title: Kur'an, İncil ve Tevrat'ın Sumer'deki Kökeni
• Publisher: Kaynak Yayınları
• Publication Date: 2008
• Language: Turkish
• Format: Paperback
• Genre: Ancient History; Comparative Religion
• Subject: Sumerian influences on the religious traditions of the ancient Near East
• Literary Content: Historical research; Comparative religious studies
• Themes: Sumerian civilization; Mesopotamia; Cuneiform tablets; Comparative mythology; Ancient religions; Cultural transmission
• Historical Focus: The relationship between Sumerian civilization and later religious traditions, emphasizing the historical development of myths, legal concepts, and cultural narratives in the ancient Near East.
• Educational Value: Introduces readers to comparative studies of ancient Mesopotamian texts and the historical context of religious traditions, while highlighting the significance of Sumerian civilization in the cultural history of humanity.
• Collector Appeal: A Turkish edition of one of Muazzez İlmiye Çığ's best-known works. This copy is particularly desirable because it bears the author's signature, making it an attractive collectible for enthusiasts of ancient history, Mesopotamian studies, and signed books.