The Lifeboat That Saved the World by Finkel, Irving

The Lifeboat That Saved the World

Four thousand years ago, long before the story of Noah's Ark was written down in the Hebrew...
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Author: Irving Finkel
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The Lifeboat That Saved the World by Finkel, Irving

The Lifeboat That Saved the World

$223.44

The Lifeboat That Saved the World

$223.44
Author: Irving Finkel
Format: Hardcover
Language: English

Four thousand years ago, long before the story of Noah's Ark was written down in the Hebrew Bible, the Sumerians and Babylonians of Ancient Mesopotamia knew the story of the flood and the special boat that rescued all the animals. Its ancient Babylonian hero, Atra-hasis, was-- just like Noah-- ordered by his god to build a lifeboat to keep his family and all the animals safe until the flood was over. Unlike Noah, Atra-hasis was asked to build a round coracle boat the size of a soccer field--and given very precise instructions to follow.

Told from the perspective both of the central hero, Atra-hasis, and of his youngest son, Very-quick, this remarkable story is supplemented with asides that give fascinating insights into daily life in Ancient Mesopotamia as well as the historical sources for the story.

A tale of destruction on an unthinkable scale and survival against the odds, The Lifeboat that Saved the World is a story that has truly stood the test of time. The narrative is complemented by historically accurate detail and insights into how people lived all those years ago.



Author: Irving Finkel
Publisher: Thames & Hudson
Published: 11/14/2017
Pages: 112
Binding Type: Hardcover
Weight: 0.70lbs
Size: 8.90h x 6.20w x 0.70d
ISBN: 9780500651223
Audience: Ages 9-12


Review Citation(s):
Kirkus Reviews 08/15/2017
School Library Journal 10/01/2017
Hornbook Guide to Children 01/01/2018 pg. 100 - Below Average, With Minor Flaw

About the Author
Finkel, Irving: - Dr. Irving Finkel is Assistant Keeper of Ancient Mesopotamian script, languages and cultures at the British Museum, London. He is the author of The Ark Before Noah: Decoding the Story of the Flood.

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