The Chaldaio-Babylonian Religion And Its Doctrines (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781162821696)

The Chaldaio-Babylonian Religion And Its Doctrines is a comprehensive study of the ancient religion of Babylon, written by the renowned French historian and archaeologist, Francois Lenormant. The book explores the religious beliefs, practices, and rituals of the Chaldaio-Babylonian people, who lived in Mesopotamia over 4,000 years ago.Lenormant delves deep into the mythology of the Babylonians, examining their creation stories, their pantheon of gods and goddesses, and the rituals and ceremonies they used to worship them. He also explores the role of the priests and priestesses in Chaldaio-Babylonian society, and their influence on the religious and political life of the people.The book provides a detailed analysis of the Babylonian cosmology, including their understanding of the universe, the stars and planets, and the afterlife. Lenormant also explores the concept of magic in Babylonian religion, and the use of divination and astrology in their religious practices.Throughout the book, Lenormant draws on a wide range of sources, including ancient texts, archaeological discoveries, and comparative studies of other ancient religions. He provides a fascinating insight into the beliefs and practices of one of the world's oldest and most influential civilizations, and their enduring legacy on the world's religions.THIS 20 PAGE ARTICLE WAS EXTRACTED FROM THE BOOK: Chaldean Magic its Origin and Development, by Francois Lenormant. To purchase the entire book, please order ISBN 1564594688.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: Francois Lenormant
ISBN-10: 1162821698
ISBN-13: 9781162821696
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 20
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.16lbs
Size: 11.00h x 8.25w x 0.04d