Turns out even real scholars can be guilty of paleobabble when motivated by biases. They simply filter the data through a preconceived grid. I've blogged before about how F. Delitzsch was influenced by racial theories of his day toward anti-Semitism, which in turn...
Mesopotamia
Ancient Mesopotamian Gods and Goddesses: Database and Bibliography Project
For all those interested in ancient Mesopotamian religion, I recommend the Ancient Mesopotamian Gods and Goddesses Project website. It's being produced by one of my alma maters, the University of Pennsylvania. The project describes itself as a "website [that] offers...
For Those Who Want to Study Akkadian
Readers who have poked around my book recommendations would know that I think Huehnergard's A Grammar of Akkadian (3rd ed.; with its companion answer key, Key to a Grammar of Akkadian) is the best around. The Ancient World Online blog notes that the vocabulary for...