Tyler Kelley (Ph.D. '23) and Raleigh Heth (M.A. '16; Ph.D. Notre Dame '23) recently published A Student's Vocabulary of Akkadian in Assyrian Royal Inscriptions, forthcoming from Eisenbrauns (10/21/2025). A product of their shared passion for the study of the ancient Near East, this book fills a critical gap in language education for students of Assyriology and Biblical studies. This volume presents Akkadian vocabulary organized by frequency within Assyrian Royal Inscriptions, facilitating quicker access to the rich historical content of these texts. For students seeking to move into confident, independent reading, this vocabulary guide helps bring the language of kings within reach.
