Erhard S. Gerstenberger

Theologie des Lobens in sumerischen Hymnen

Zur Ideengeschichte der Eulogie
[The Theology of Praise in Sumerian Hymns. Eulogy's History of Ideas.]
2018. XIII, 344 pages.
DOI 10.1628/978-3-16-155925-9
Published in German.
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Summary
Erhard S. Gerstenberger analyzes various laudatory expressions containing the keyword zà-mí and shows that Sumerian praise is not simply a dutiful expression of awe in the face of supreme authorities but rather signifies an effective transfer of power towards the recipients of eulogy.

Orientalische Religionen in der Antike (ORA)