Most Probably

Most Probably: Epistemic Modality in Old Babylonian, Volume 1, is a scholarly examination of how the Akkadian language expresses evaluations, judgments, and non-real situations. Nathan Wasserman analyzes the complex epistemic modal system of the Old Babylonian period, utilizing fifteen years of research to clarify a historically poorly understood area of linguistics. This academic work focuses on the specific categories of verb and modality to provide a comprehensive overview of the language.

The text provides a detailed study of modal words and particles, exploring their etymology, syntax, and usage through an extensive review of published Old Babylonian examples. By integrating philology and linguistics, this monograph establishes a new benchmark for interpreting Akkadian texts. It offers a rigorous framework for understanding verbal modality in Old Babylonian and provides critical insights applicable to other Semitic languages.