Babylonian Influence on the Bible (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781162587301)

Babylonian Influence on the Bible is a book written by A. Smythe Palmer that explores the relationship between ancient Babylonian culture and the Bible. The book delves into the similarities between Babylonian mythology and the stories found in the Old Testament, specifically in the books of Genesis, Exodus, and Daniel. Palmer examines the influence of Babylonian culture on the Hebrews during their captivity in Babylon and how it impacted their religious beliefs and practices. He also explores the possible reasons behind the similarities between Babylonian and Hebrew stories, such as the Flood and Creation myths.The book provides a detailed analysis of Babylonian culture, including their religious beliefs, social structure, and literary traditions. It also includes translations of several Babylonian texts, such as the Enuma Elish and the Gilgamesh Epic, which are compared to biblical stories.Overall, Babylonian Influence on the Bible is a comprehensive study of the impact of Babylonian culture on the development of the Bible and is a valuable resource for scholars and students of biblical studies, ancient Near Eastern history, and comparative religion.1897. And popular beliefs: Tehom and Tiamat, Hades and Satan. A comparative study of Genesis I, 2. Contents: Babylonian cradle land; Tehom and Tiamat; creation; primeval chaos; conflict between Tiamat and Merodach; serpent; dragons of the bible; the sea, a rebellious power; watery Hades, Tartaros; the deep as hell; punishment of the rebel host; the abyss; deserts as the haunts of devils; Euphrates as a spirit river.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.

Author: A. Smythe Palmer
ISBN-10: 116258730X
ISBN-13: 9781162587301
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 120
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.48lbs
Size: 9.25h x 7.50w x 0.25d
Binding Material: Paper
Page Edge Color: White