Ludlul bēl Nēmeqi: The Standard Babylonian Poem of the Righteous Sufferer translated by Amar Annus and Alan Lenzi: Book Review

(Book Review--Blogging the Canon, The Classics)

Started: May 6, 2025

(This is my first time reading this book, so according to my new rules, I'm doing this as a video only review.)

Ludlul bel Nemeqi: The Babylonian Poem of the Righteous Sufferer translated by Amar Annus, Alan Lenzi

Links to stuff mentioned:

* My review of the Book of Job: https://youtu.be/4YfUzFwkwlE

* My review of Babylonian Creation Myths by W.G. Lambert: https://youtu.be/0o7NpluHywc

* My review of Assyria by Eckart Frahm: https://youtu.be/R8Igl5zP7iU

* My review of Reading the Old Testament: An Introduction by Lawrence Boadt: https://youtu.be/Kzy3kstCJ_o

Related Playlists

* Classic Books Playlist: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLOY-0V_l_9x53EsuWSZ-z0uFGL_0Jl6F1&si=giDKwvKMzCWtXvzl

* Book Review Playlist: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLOY-0V_l_9x7dao6py7ODX_PkUvrAEch7&si=kiFeTonJJ3Ux5H1T

* Books I read in 2025: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLOY-0V_l_9x7Fev7Uv6_tzuSf84LtYwQu&si=Im1rdozRXrgGnr99

* Babylonian / Akkadian Literature Playlist: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLOY-0V_l_9x5BtyzrSv3NMPA3VpzLIuq8&si=x0yeQPCkXyxtPCr4

I was able to read this book thanks to the Michigan statewide state-wide interlibrary loan service called MeLCat, which may be in danger thanks to a Presidential executive order.  If you, like me, enjoy using MeLCat, contact your local representatives and let them know. 

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