Historical, sociological, literary, linguistic, archeological and other techniques must be brought to bear when they are applicable to the material at hand. (Cyrus H. Gordon)

Historical, sociological, literary, linguistic, archeological and other techniques must be brought to bear when they are applicable to the material at hand.

Cyrus H. Gordon

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