Publisher's Synopsis
The Story of Ahikar is a book authored by Rutherford H. Platt that narrates the ancient tale of Ahikar, a wise and wealthy Assyrian courtier who served under the Assyrian kings Sennacherib and Esarhaddon. The book is based on the original Aramaic text that was discovered in 1896 in the ruins of the ancient city of Nineveh. The story begins with Ahikar's rise to power and his appointment as the chief advisor to the king. He is known for his wisdom and his ability to solve complex problems. However, his nephew Nadan, who is jealous of Ahikar's success, plots against him and accuses him of treason. Ahikar is subsequently banished from the kingdom and left to wander the desert alone.During his exile, Ahikar meets a young man named Tobit, who becomes his loyal companion. Together, they embark on a series of adventures and encounter various challenges along the way. Ahikar uses his wisdom and ingenuity to overcome these obstacles and eventually returns to the kingdom, where he is reinstated as the king's advisor.The Story of Ahikar is a timeless tale that teaches valuable lessons about loyalty, wisdom, and perseverance. It also provides a fascinating glimpse into the ancient world of Assyria and the lives of its people. Overall, this book is an engaging and insightful read that will appeal to anyone interested in history, mythology, or ancient literature.THIS 28 PAGE ARTICLE WAS EXTRACTED FROM THE BOOK: Forgotten Books of Eden, by Rutherford H. Platt. To purchase the entire book, please order ISBN 1564596362.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
