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Epic of Gilgamesh

Item #: 16305 
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Robert W. Watson

ISBN: 9781619990791

Condensed poetic version by Robert W. Watson, tells the ancient story of how King Gilgamesh changes from a tyrant to a man capable of compassion and genuine love. This edition makes one of the earliest examples of literature accessible to young people today.

Overview

The Epic of Gilgamesh: A Poetic Version retells the ancient story of how King Gilgamesh changes from a tyrant to a man capable of compassion and genuine love.

This journey begins with a friendship with a beast-like man known as Enkidu. Gilgamesh and Enkidu complement each other, filling in the missing humanity the other lacks. The two men share many adventures until Enkidu is mortally wounded. Now Gilgamesh must bare the sorrow of the death of his friend. Yet he refuses to accept the finality of death and decides to search for the source of eternal life.

His search for eternal life leads Gilgamesh to strange lands as he meets some very interesting people. The wise Utnapishtim offers his version of the Biblical flood and provides Gilgamesh the key to everlasting life.

One of the earliest examples of literature, The Epic of Gilgamesh speaks to the soul about human conditions and the desire to have purpose in life. This edition was written primarily for younger students, who have been generally excluded from those who study this epic tale.

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Ancient History and Literature is a one-year curriculum for high school that integrates history, English, and Bible (3 full-year credits).

Throughout the year, our pre-planned lessons guide the student through the entire Old Testament, while applying its truths to their lives with insightful questions and discussions.

Students develop composition skills and analyze literary classics from a Christian perspective with invigorating vocabulary, grammar, and critical thinking questions.

My Father's World believes Ancient History and Literature is critical to a biblical scope and sequence, integrating Old Testament readings with the study of ancient cultures and literature.

 
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