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Title: The Religion of Babylonia and Assyria
Note: Reading ease score: 52.8 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
Credits: Produced by John Bickers and Dagny
Summary: "The Religion of Babylonia and Assyria" by Theophilus G. Pinches is a scholarly examination of the ancient polytheistic beliefs practiced by the peoples of the Babylonian and Assyrian empires, written in the early 20th century. The work explores the intricacies of their religious system, covering roughly five millennia, examining the evolution of deities, rituals, and the influence of neighboring cultures, particularly Judaism and the later rise of Christianity. The opening of the text serves as an introduction to the religious landscape of ancient Mesopotamia, outlining the major themes to be explored throughout the work. It discusses the dual origins of the religion from the Sumero-Akkadians and Assyro-Babylonians and highlights the various deities and their significance. In particular, the author notes how the pantheons merged over time, as well as the continuous worship of certain gods, even in the wake of the introduction of monotheistic religions. Key aspects such as the role of temples, sacred texts, and the fundamental myths that shaped their understanding of existence are also introduced, setting the stage for a deeper exploration into the nuances of Babylonian and Assyrian religious practices. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Pinches, Theophilus G. (Theophilus Goldridge), 1856-1934
EBook No.: 2069
Published: Feb 1, 2000
Downloads: 119
Language: English
Subject: Assyro-Babylonian religion
LoCC: Philosophy, Psychology, Religion: Religion: General, Miscellaneous and Atheism
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: The Religion of Babylonia and Assyria
Note: Reading ease score: 52.8 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
Credits: Produced by John Bickers and Dagny
Summary: "The Religion of Babylonia and Assyria" by Theophilus G. Pinches is a scholarly examination of the ancient polytheistic beliefs practiced by the peoples of the Babylonian and Assyrian empires, written in the early 20th century. The work explores the intricacies of their religious system, covering roughly five millennia, examining the evolution of deities, rituals, and the influence of neighboring cultures, particularly Judaism and the later rise of Christianity. The opening of the text serves as an introduction to the religious landscape of ancient Mesopotamia, outlining the major themes to be explored throughout the work. It discusses the dual origins of the religion from the Sumero-Akkadians and Assyro-Babylonians and highlights the various deities and their significance. In particular, the author notes how the pantheons merged over time, as well as the continuous worship of certain gods, even in the wake of the introduction of monotheistic religions. Key aspects such as the role of temples, sacred texts, and the fundamental myths that shaped their understanding of existence are also introduced, setting the stage for a deeper exploration into the nuances of Babylonian and Assyrian religious practices. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Pinches, Theophilus G. (Theophilus Goldridge), 1856-1934
EBook No.: 2069
Published: Feb 1, 2000
Downloads: 119
Language: English
Subject: Assyro-Babylonian religion
LoCC: Philosophy, Psychology, Religion: Religion: General, Miscellaneous and Atheism
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.