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paperback. Condition: Fine. Redon, Odilon (illustrator).

Condition: New. Redon, Odilon (illustrator).

Paperback or Softback. Condition: New. Redon, Odilon (illustrator). ADAPA's ASCENT: The First Story. Book.

Condition: As New. Redon, Odilon (illustrator). Unread book in perfect condition.

Paperback. Condition: Brand New. Redon, Odilon (illustrator). 82 pages. 4.00x0.21x6.00 inches. In Stock.

Condition: New. Redon, Odilon (illustrator).

Condition: As New. Redon, Odilon (illustrator). Unread book in perfect condition.

Taschenbuch. Condition: Neu. Redon, Odilon (illustrator). Neuware - DISCOVER A STORY THAT WAS BURIED IN SECRET FOR OVER 2500 YEARS - A MYTH OF MAN AND IMMORTALITY.

Hardcover. Condition: Brand New. 288 pages. 5.98x0.87x9.02 inches. In Stock.

Paperback. Condition: new. Redon, Odilon (illustrator). Paperback. DATING BEFORE THE EPIC OF GILGAMESH, 'ADAPA's ASCENT' HAS CLAIMS TO BE THE VERY FIRST STORY EVER TOLDThe story of Adapa's Ascent was known in Mesopotamia, Egypt and beyond. Abraham himself will have been acquainted with the story of Adapa - a mortal faced with an ultimate choice by GodEven 'Gilgamesh' (whose epic dates back almost 5 millennia) refers to the 'Seven Sages', of whom Adapa was one. Indeed, Gilgamesh intends to continue their beneficial worksIn fact, it appears that the very first oral forms of the story of Adapa's Ascent may date back almost 1500 years before the bible account of 'Adam and Eve' (c.1000 BCE) immortalized in the Book of GenesisADAPA's ASCENT, IN ITS WRITTEN FORM, EXISTS IN SOURCES DATING BACK ALMOST 4000 YEARS - IN THIS NEW ENGLISH TRANSLATION IT SPEAKS TO 3rd MILLENNIUM READERSThis book presents the most complete version ever of the miniature epic of the Mesopotamian hero 'Adapa' - an exorcist priest offered Immortality by his Supreme God - and the most difficult decision of his entire existence. Contemporary poet Edouard d'Araille has forged an integrated version of Adapa's Ascent based on all surviving cuneiform tablets - the first form of writing - on which its episodes are written in Sumerian and Akkadian. Based on the most recent interpretative work in Assyriology and never departing from its original sources, Adapa's Ascent presents the most complete vision yet of this heroic 'Myth of Man & Immortality' - a "Story for All Ages".Adapa's Ascent is the tale of the 'First Man', Adapa, a survivor of the Great Flood who has succeeded in setting up human civilization. However, all does not go well after Adapa is near-drowned by one of the Gods. He strikes them down with a powerful curse and his presence is demanded before Anu - God of all Gods - who will offer him a choice that could change his life forever: Eternal Life. Faced with his ultimate destiny, Adapa must decide whether or not to follow the stern advice of his father Enki, God of the Waters, who foretold to Adapa the scene that would face him in Heaven.Presented in 17 Poetic Chapters - with a Prologue and Epilogue - Adapa's Ascent tactfully intercuts between the different characters, episodes and locations of this legendary tale from the ancient worldIllustrated throughout by the artwork of acclaimed painter Odilon Redon, who dedicated a whole series of paintings to the legend of 'Oannes' (an alternative name of 'Adapa').Were it not for a series of exceptional excavations in the 19th Century - that also unearthed ' Gilgamesh' - then Adapa's Ascent would still be unknown!DISCOVER A STORY THAT WAS BURIED IN SECRET FOR OVER 2500 YEARS - A MYTH OF MAN AND IMMORTALITYFor those wishing to learn more about the narrative, its meaning and origins, the International Library Edition contains critical materials including the essays 'The Birth of Fiction', 'Recreating an Ancient Classic', Character Glossary, Photographs of the Source Tablets and a Select Bibliography, among other featured extras. The tale of the First Man, Adapa, survivor of a Great Flood who sets up human civilization. After Adapa is near-drowned by Ninlil, the South Wind, he strikes her down with a curse and Anu (God of Gods) demands Adapa appear before Him at once. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

PAP. Condition: New. Redon, Odilon (illustrator). New Book. Delivered from our UK warehouse in 4 to 14 business days. THIS BOOK IS PRINTED ON DEMAND. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Condition: new. Redon, Odilon (illustrator). Paperback. DATING BEFORE THE EPIC OF GILGAMESH, 'ADAPA's ASCENT' HAS CLAIMS TO BE THE VERY FIRST STORY EVER TOLDThe story of Adapa's Ascent was known in Mesopotamia, Egypt and beyond. Abraham himself will have been acquainted with the story of Adapa - a mortal faced with an ultimate choice by GodEven 'Gilgamesh' (whose epic dates back almost 5 millennia) refers to the 'Seven Sages', of whom Adapa was one. Indeed, Gilgamesh intends to continue their beneficial worksIn fact, it appears that the very first oral forms of the story of Adapa's Ascent may date back almost 1500 years before the bible account of 'Adam and Eve' (c.1000 BCE) immortalized in the Book of GenesisADAPA's ASCENT, IN ITS WRITTEN FORM, EXISTS IN SOURCES DATING BACK ALMOST 4000 YEARS - IN THIS NEW ENGLISH TRANSLATION IT SPEAKS TO 3rd MILLENNIUM READERSThis book presents the most complete version ever of the miniature epic of the Mesopotamian hero 'Adapa' - an exorcist priest offered Immortality by his Supreme God - and the most difficult decision of his entire existence. Contemporary poet Edouard d'Araille has forged an integrated version of Adapa's Ascent based on all surviving cuneiform tablets - the first form of writing - on which its episodes are written in Sumerian and Akkadian. Based on the most recent interpretative work in Assyriology and never departing from its original sources, Adapa's Ascent presents the most complete vision yet of this heroic 'Myth of Man & Immortality' - a "Story for All Ages".Adapa's Ascent is the tale of the 'First Man', Adapa, a survivor of the Great Flood who has succeeded in setting up human civilization. However, all does not go well after Adapa is near-drowned by one of the Gods. He strikes them down with a powerful curse and his presence is demanded before Anu - God of all Gods - who will offer him a choice that could change his life forever: Eternal Life. Faced with his ultimate destiny, Adapa must decide whether or not to follow the stern advice of his father Enki, God of the Waters, who foretold to Adapa the scene that would face him in Heaven.Presented in 17 Poetic Chapters - with a Prologue and Epilogue - Adapa's Ascent tactfully intercuts between the different characters, episodes and locations of this legendary tale from the ancient worldIllustrated throughout by the artwork of acclaimed painter Odilon Redon, who dedicated a whole series of paintings to the legend of 'Oannes' (an alternative name of 'Adapa').Were it not for a series of exceptional excavations in the 19th Century - that also unearthed ' Gilgamesh' - then Adapa's Ascent would still be unknown!DISCOVER A STORY THAT WAS BURIED IN SECRET FOR OVER 2500 YEARS - A MYTH OF MAN AND IMMORTALITYFor those wishing to learn more about the narrative, its meaning and origins, the International Library Edition contains critical materials including the essays 'The Birth of Fiction', 'Recreating an Ancient Classic', Character Glossary, Photographs of the Source Tablets and a Select Bibliography, among other featured extras. The tale of the First Man, Adapa, survivor of a Great Flood who sets up human civilization. After Adapa is near-drowned by Ninlil, the South Wind, he strikes her down with a curse and Anu (God of Gods) demands Adapa appear before Him at once. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability.

HRD. Condition: New. New Book. Delivered from our UK warehouse in 4 to 14 business days. THIS BOOK IS PRINTED ON DEMAND. Established seller since 2000.

Hardcover. Condition: new. Hardcover. DATING BACK AS EARLY AS THE EPIC OF GILGAMESH, 'ADAPA's ASCENT' HAS CLAIMS TO BE THE FIRST STORY EVER TOLD'Adapa's Ascent' was known in Mesopotamia, Egypt and beyond. Abraham was even acquainted with the story of Adapa - another mortal faced with ultimate choices by God. Even 'Gilgamesh' (dating back 5 millennia) refers to 'Seven Sages', of whom Adapa was one. It appears the first oral forms of the story of 'Adapa's Ascent' date back around 1500 years before the account of 'Adam and Eve' (c.1000 BCE) in the Book of GenesisThe most complete version ever of the epic story of Mesopotamian hero 'Adapa' - exorcist priest offered Immortality by his Supreme God: the most difficult decision of his life. Poet Edouard d'Araille forged an integrated version of 'Adapa's Ascent' based on all surviving cuneiform tablets, on which its episodes are written in Sumerian and Akkadian. Based on new interpretative work in Assyriology and never departing from its original sources, 'Adapa's Ascent' presents the most complete vision yet of this "Story for All Ages". It is a tale of the 'First Man' - Adapa, survivor of a Great Flood. who has succeeded in setting up human civilization. However, Adapa's life changes dramatically after he is semi-drowned by one of the Gods. After striking Ninlil down with a powerful curse, his presence is demanded before Anu - God of all Gods - who offers him a choice that can change his life forever: Eternal Life. Faced with ultimate destiny, Adapa must decide whether or not to follow stern advice of his father Enki, God of the Deep, who foretold to Adapa a scene that would face him - in Heaven This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

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Hardcover. Condition: new. Hardcover. DATING BACK AS EARLY AS THE EPIC OF GILGAMESH, 'ADAPA's ASCENT' HAS CLAIMS TO BE THE FIRST STORY EVER TOLD'Adapa's Ascent' was known in Mesopotamia, Egypt and beyond. Abraham was even acquainted with the story of Adapa - another mortal faced with ultimate choices by God. Even 'Gilgamesh' (dating back 5 millennia) refers to 'Seven Sages', of whom Adapa was one. It appears the first oral forms of the story of 'Adapa's Ascent' date back around 1500 years before the account of 'Adam and Eve' (c.1000 BCE) in the Book of GenesisThe most complete version ever of the epic story of Mesopotamian hero 'Adapa' - exorcist priest offered Immortality by his Supreme God: the most difficult decision of his life. Poet Edouard d'Araille forged an integrated version of 'Adapa's Ascent' based on all surviving cuneiform tablets, on which its episodes are written in Sumerian and Akkadian. Based on new interpretative work in Assyriology and never departing from its original sources, 'Adapa's Ascent' presents the most complete vision yet of this "Story for All Ages". It is a tale of the 'First Man' - Adapa, survivor of a Great Flood. who has succeeded in setting up human civilization. However, Adapa's life changes dramatically after he is semi-drowned by one of the Gods. After striking Ninlil down with a powerful curse, his presence is demanded before Anu - God of all Gods - who offers him a choice that can change his life forever: Eternal Life. Faced with ultimate destiny, Adapa must decide whether or not to follow stern advice of his father Enki, God of the Deep, who foretold to Adapa a scene that would face him - in Heaven This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from our Sydney, NSW warehouse or from our UK or US warehouse, depending on stock availability.

Hardcover. Condition: new. Hardcover. DATING BACK AS EARLY AS THE EPIC OF GILGAMESH, 'ADAPA's ASCENT' HAS CLAIMS TO BE THE FIRST STORY EVER TOLD'Adapa's Ascent' was known in Mesopotamia, Egypt and beyond. Abraham was even acquainted with the story of Adapa - another mortal faced with ultimate choices by God. Even 'Gilgamesh' (dating back 5 millennia) refers to 'Seven Sages', of whom Adapa was one. It appears the first oral forms of the story of 'Adapa's Ascent' date back around 1500 years before the account of 'Adam and Eve' (c.1000 BCE) in the Book of GenesisThe most complete version ever of the epic story of Mesopotamian hero 'Adapa' - exorcist priest offered Immortality by his Supreme God: the most difficult decision of his life. Poet Edouard d'Araille forged an integrated version of 'Adapa's Ascent' based on all surviving cuneiform tablets, on which its episodes are written in Sumerian and Akkadian. Based on new interpretative work in Assyriology and never departing from its original sources, 'Adapa's Ascent' presents the most complete vision yet of this "Story for All Ages". It is a tale of the 'First Man' - Adapa, survivor of a Great Flood. who has succeeded in setting up human civilization. However, Adapa's life changes dramatically after he is semi-drowned by one of the Gods. After striking Ninlil down with a powerful curse, his presence is demanded before Anu - God of all Gods - who offers him a choice that can change his life forever: Eternal Life. Faced with ultimate destiny, Adapa must decide whether or not to follow stern advice of his father Enki, God of the Deep, who foretold to Adapa a scene that would face him - in Heaven This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability.