--- product_id: 8139279 title: "The Treasures of Darkness: A History of Mesopotamian Religion" price: "53293CFA" currency: XOF in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.sn/products/8139279-the-treasures-of-darkness-a-history-of-mesopotamian-religion store_origin: SN region: Senegal --- # The Treasures of Darkness: A History of Mesopotamian Religion **Price:** 53293CFA **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** The Treasures of Darkness: A History of Mesopotamian Religion - **How much does it cost?** 53293CFA with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.sn](https://www.desertcart.sn/products/8139279-the-treasures-of-darkness-a-history-of-mesopotamian-religion) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description A recreation of the spiritual life of ancient Mesopotamia demonstrating that the roots of Western civilization lie in the ancient Near East “A brilliant presentation of Mesopotamian religion from the inside, backed at every point by meticulous scholarship and persistent adherence to original texts. . . . A classic in its field.”— Religious Studies Review “ The Treasures of Darkness is the culmination of a lifetime’s work, an attempt to summarize and recreate the spiritual life of Ancient Mesopotamia. Jacobsen has succeeded brilliantly. . . . His vast experience shows through every page of this unique book, through the vivid, new translations resulting from years of careful research. Everyone interested in early Mesopotamia, whether specialist, student, or complete layman, should read this book. . . . It is, quite simply, authoritative, based on a vast experience of the ancient Mesopotamian mind, and very well written in the bargain.”—Brian M. Fagan, History “Professor Jacobsen is an authority on Sumerian life and society, but he is above all a philologist of rare sensibility. The Treasures of Darkness is almost entirely devoted to textual evidence, the more gritty sources of archaeological knowledge being seldom mentioned. He introduces many new translations which are much finer than previous versions. . . . Simply to read this poetry and the author’s sympathetic commentary is a pleasure and a revelation. Professor Jacobsen accepts the premise that all religion springs from man’s experience of a power not of this world, a mysterious ‘Wholly Other.’ This numinous power cannot be described in terms of worldly experience but only in allusive ‘metaphors’ that serve as a means of communication in religious teaching and thought. . . . As a literary work combining sensibility, imagination and scholarship, this book is near perfection.”—Jacquetta Hawkes, The London Sunday Times “A fascinating book. The general reader cannot fail to admire the translated passages of Sumerian poetry with which it abounds, especially those illustrating the Dumuzi-Inanna cycle of courtship, wedding and lament for the god’s untimely death. Many of these (though not all) are new even to the specialist and will repay close study.”—B.O.R. Gurney, Times Literary Supplement Review: Change of Perspective - I wasn't entirely sure of what to expect when I purchased this book, but I was NOT disappointed! This book not only describes the importance of religion for the ancient Mesopotamians, but shows the progression from how their religion started as worship of the forces of nature as they perceived it, into the anthropomorphic pantheon of gods/goddesses that we've come to be more familiar with as well as pointing out how much of the ancient Near Eastern religions were inspired and influenced by it. Great read for avid Assyriologists and/or history fanatics. Review: Informational - Great read ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | #171,191 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #63 in Assyria, Babylonia & Sumer History #64 in Ancient Mesopotamia History #195 in Archaeology (Books) | | Customer Reviews | 4.6 out of 5 stars 166 Reviews | ## Images ![The Treasures of Darkness: A History of Mesopotamian Religion - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71Q4yHvh+pL.jpg) ## Available Options This product comes in different **Media Format** options. ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Change of Perspective *by T***S on August 23, 2023* I wasn't entirely sure of what to expect when I purchased this book, but I was NOT disappointed! This book not only describes the importance of religion for the ancient Mesopotamians, but shows the progression from how their religion started as worship of the forces of nature as they perceived it, into the anthropomorphic pantheon of gods/goddesses that we've come to be more familiar with as well as pointing out how much of the ancient Near Eastern religions were inspired and influenced by it. Great read for avid Assyriologists and/or history fanatics. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Informational *by A***R on August 18, 2025* Great read ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ the Treasure of Darkness book *by G***L on January 13, 2020* a very interesting book!!!! well worth the price to read and share it!!!! --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.sn/products/8139279-the-treasures-of-darkness-a-history-of-mesopotamian-religion](https://www.desertcart.sn/products/8139279-the-treasures-of-darkness-a-history-of-mesopotamian-religion) --- *Product available on Desertcart Senegal* *Store origin: SN* *Last updated: 2026-09-15*