A wide-ranging exploration of Time as experienced and contemplated. Included are offerings on ancient Mesopotamian archaeology, literature and religion, Biblical texts and archaeology, Chinese literature and philosophy, and Islamic law. In addition, the majority of the papers specifically address issues of differences and similarities between cultures, with or without actual cultural contact.
This volume is the publication of a conference designed to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the founding of the Midwest branch of the American Oriental Society, held at St. Marys University in Notre Dame, Indiana, in February 2017.
Proceedings of a conference held at St. Marys University in Notre Dame, Indiana (2017), this volume presents a wide-ranging exploration of Time as experienced and contemplated. Included are offerings on ancient Mesopotamian archaeology, literature and religion, Biblical texts and archaeology, Chinese literature and philosophy, and Islamic law.
INTRODUCTION?;?
Introduction and Editor's Time Constrained Thoughts JoAnn Scurlock ;?
The Middle West Branch of the American Oriental Society at 100 Wayne Pitard?;?
TIME AS A CONCEPT?;?
From Beyond Time and Space: Master Zhuang's Cosmogony and Modern Physics Amelia Ying Qin?;?
MEASURING TIME?;?
A 360-Day Administrative Year in Ancient Israel: Judahite Desk Calendars and the Flood Account ?Jonathan Ben-Dov?;?
The Gifts of Mihragn: Muslim Governors and Gift Giving During Non Muslim Holidays Robert Haug?;?
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