Learn Ancient Sumerian Lesson 1

Learn to read Ancient Sumerian in this easy-to-understand video series, designed for the complete beginner! Join Dr. Josh as he talks about Nouns and Adjectives.

Enjoyed the video? Buy the accompanying book! We published "Learn to Read Ancient Sumerian: An Introduction for the Absolute Beginner!" It is written in easy-to-understand language, follows much of the video series, and contains many additional exercises and answer keys to help anyone learn to read Sumerian.

Books by Digital Hammurabi Press:

The Atheist Handbook to the Old Testament
Joshua Bowen (2021)

Learn to Read Ancient Sumerian for the Absolute Beginner
Joshua Bowen & Megan Lewis (2020)

Did the Old Testament Endorse Slavery?
Joshua Bowen (2020)

Learning to Pray in a Dead Language: Education and Invocation in Ancient Sumerian
Joshua Bowen (2020)

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I'm not sure if messages to this video still get noticed or anything but allow me to add my voice (figuratively of course 🙃) to the many here already and say with the utmost sincerity and gratitude... Thank You!

[jedirevan]

Videos like this are a public service.

[_Jude-St.-Francis_]

Although education has become a business these days, you people preserved the real essence of it. Thank You so Much!

[otempora]

Many years ago, I met a cuneiform scholar named Cornelia Wunsch and was fascinated by her knowledge and her work - thank you for this doorway as a way to begin to understand even a little bit of what she does. I appreciate it very much!

[i.c.rivera]

Me:
*Listening to ground rules 4:17 *
"Good point, learning this language will take a lot of time, practice and patience."

Also me after Lesson 1:
"On this day...I alone possess the wisdom and skill to cross the dimensions and come face to face with 𒀭𒂗𒆤 himself, and single-handedly I shall avenge mankind once and for all."



(Seriously though, I'm excited to learn! Thanks so much for this!)

[افتاريتاجراسك]

You don't know how proud I feel now because my ancestors are Sumerians and I yearn for them in my blood and came to learn their language. ❤

[davidaldridge]

American here, humbled and thankful to be learning this language 👣

[bennyacosta]

Sumerian is structurally different from any other language we know of on Earth. Thank you so much, for teaching others how to read this amazing language.

[yichengyi]

As a fellow language teacher, I cannot tell you how highly I admire you both and how appreciative I am. My eyes are watering a little bit. Thank you with utmost sincerity!

[linkeddio]

I've always had a interest in Ancient languages. Thank you for sharing this

[nutt]

Thank you!! I am a homeschool mom teaching ancient sumarian and cuniform to my 11 children! What a gift this is!❤

[melammu]

Well done DH on creating a series of videos that make Sumerian attainable for beginners!

[rkaiser]

Interesting, I love to learn new things like this. I’m in my early 70s and have this year taught myself, successfully I might add, Pittman’s Shorthand via the Internet. Now I have discovered this course, Wow! I shall certainly enjoy this, as I have always been interested in Ancient History throughout my life. What a fantastic challenge. Thank You for presenting this course.

[Jdeast]

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[yhyzkte]

My ancestors are Sumerian, through and through, and I am proud to be from the country of Two Rivers and the original inhabitants of this country. The Sumerian language is very beautiful. I advise you to learn it. 🤗🕊

[notahuman]

As an iraqi myself i am dedicated to learn my old language, my heritage!

[hotmale]

When the student is ready; the teacher will appear....

[sampsonsimpson]

I have a few pieces of literature on Sumerian Cuneiform Grammar, Syntax, etc., but really wasn't making much progress. Thank you for your work, truly. I'll be binge watching for a while!

[joninct]

I remember going into a Blockbuster when DVDs were coming out and asking if they were hiring DVD rewinders. The clerk actually asked the manager. She laughed at him and said no. BTW, Love the lesson. Thank you.

[bngldmtherobotti]

Omg thank you very much for teaching! I really wanted to learn but never had a chance before