The Old Testament in the Light of the Historical Records and Legends of Assyria and Babylonia

The Old Testament in the Light of the Historical Records and Legends of Assyria and Babylonia
Author: Theophilus G. Pinches
Publisher: Good Press
Total Pages: 614
Release: 2023-09-18
Genre: Religion
ISBN:

In 'The Old Testament in the Light of the Historical Records and Legends of Assyria and Babylonia' by Theophilus G. Pinches, readers are taken on a scholarly journey to explore the connections between the Old Testament and the historical records and legends of ancient Assyria and Babylonia. Through detailed analysis and comparisons, Pinches delves into the intertwined narratives of these ancient civilizations and their influence on biblical texts, shedding new light on familiar stories. His meticulous research and authoritative writing style provide a comprehensive look at the cultural context and literary influences at play. Pinches's work serves as a valuable resource for students of ancient history, religion, and literature. This book is a must-read for those interested in gaining a deeper understanding of the historical and cultural contexts that shaped the narratives of the Old Testament, offering a fresh perspective on familiar tales of faith and civilization.

The Old Testament in the Light of the Historical Records and Legends of Assyria and Babylonia

The Old Testament in the Light of the Historical Records and Legends of Assyria and Babylonia
Author: Theophilus Goldridge Pinches
Publisher: BoD – Books on Demand
Total Pages: 259
Release: 2019-03-18
Genre: Social Science
ISBN: 3739237570

To find out how the world was made, or rather, to give forth a theory accounting for its origin and continued existence, is one of the subjects that has attracted the attention of thinking minds among all nations having any pretension to civilization. It was, therefore, to be expected that the ancient Babylonians and Assyrians, far advanced in civilization as they were at an exceedingly early date, should have formed opinions thereupon, and placed them on record as soon as those opinions were matured, and the art of writing had been perfected sufficiently to enable a serviceable account to be composed. This, naturally, did not take place all at once. We may take it for granted that the history of the Creation grew piece by piece, as different minds thought over and elaborated it. The first theories we should expect to find more or less improbable-wild stories of serpents and gods, emblematic of the conflicting powers of good and evil, which, with them, had their origin before the advent of mankind upon the earth. But all men would not have the same opinion of the way in which the universe came into existence, and this would give rise, as really happened in Babylonia, to conflicting accounts or theories, the later ones less improbable than, and therefore superior to, the earlier. The earlier Creation-legend, being a sort of heroic poem, would remain popular with the common people, who always love stories of heroes and mighty conflicts, such as those in which the Babylonians and Assyrians to the latest times delighted, and of which the Semitic Babylonian Creation-story consists. As the ages passed by, and the newer theories grew up, the older popular ones would be elaborated, and new ideas from the later theories of the Creation would be incorporated, whilst, at the same time, mystical meanings would be given to the events recorded in the earlier legends to make them fit in with the newer ones.

Library Association Record

Library Association Record
Author: Library Association
Publisher:
Total Pages: 752
Release: 1904
Genre: Bibliography
ISBN:

Proceedings of the 22d-33d annual conference of the Library Association in v. 1-12; proceedings of the 34th-44th, 47th-57th annual conference issued as a supplement to v. 13-23, new ser. v. 3-ser. 4, v. 1.

Myths of Babylonia and Assyria - With Historical Narrative & Comparative Notes

Myths of Babylonia and Assyria - With Historical Narrative & Comparative Notes
Author: Donald A. Mackenzie
Publisher: Read Books Ltd
Total Pages: 464
Release: 2015-10-28
Genre: Social Science
ISBN: 1473370809

This volume deals with the myths and legends of Babylonia and Assyria, and as these reflect the civilization in which they develop, a historical narrative has been provided, beginning with the early Sumerian Age and concluding with the periods of the Persian and Grecian Empires. Over thirty centuries of human progress are thus passed under review........ This early works is a fascinating look at the subject and is thoroughly recommended for inclusion on the bookshelf of any historian. Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900's and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork.