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The Religion Of Babylonia And Assyria

The Religion Of Babylonia And Assyria

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ISBN10: 1430443022
ISBN13: 9781430443025
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Jan 17 2007
Pages: 796
Weight: 2.96
Height: 1.58 Width: 7.50 Depth: 9.25
Language: English
The Religion Of Babylonia And Assyria is a comprehensive book by Morris Jastrow that delves into the religious beliefs and practices of the ancient civilizations of Babylonia and Assyria. The book provides a detailed account of the various gods and goddesses worshipped by these civilizations, their myths and legends, and the rituals and ceremonies associated with their worship.Jastrow explores the religious traditions of the Babylonians and Assyrians, including their creation myths, the role of the gods in everyday life, and the importance of astrology and divination. The book also covers the religious institutions of these civilizations, such as the temple and the priesthood, and the ways in which religion intersected with politics and society.Throughout the book, Jastrow draws on a wide range of sources, including cuneiform texts, archaeological evidence, and comparative mythology. The result is a fascinating and detailed exploration of the religious beliefs and practices of two of the world's most ancient civilizations.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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