The Babylonian Genesis

By Alexander Heidel

Pages

176

Rating

3.57

Year

1942

Religion History Anthropology Ancient History Mythology Christian

Description

Here is a complete translation of all the published cuneiform tablets of the various Babylonian creation stories, of both the Semitic Babylonian & the Sumerian material. Each creation account is preceded by a brief introduction dealing with the age & provenance of the tablets, the aim & purpose of the story etc. Also included is a translation & discussion of two Babylonian creation versions written in Greek. The final chapter presents a detailed examination of the Babylonian creation accounts in their relation to the Old Testament literature.
Preface
List of Illustrations
Enûma elish
Related Babylonian creation stories
Old Testament parallels
Appendix

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