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Title: The Chaldean account of Genesis : Containing the description of the creation, the fall of man, the deluge, the tower of Babel, the times of the patriarchs

Note: Reading ease score: 74.0 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.

Credits: Produced by MFR, Les Galloway and the Online Distributed
Proofreading Team at http: //www.pgdp.net (This file was
produced from images generously made available by The
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Summary: "The Chaldean Account of Genesis" by George Smith is a historical account written in the late 19th century. This scholarly work presents parallels between Babylonian and biblical traditions, focusing on stories such as the creation, the deluge, and the Tower of Babel, derived from ancient cuneiform texts. It aims to illustrate the shared narrative threads between these ancient cultures, highlighting the importance of Babylonian literature in understanding biblical scripture. At the start of the book, the author discusses the historical significance of the cuneiform inscriptions discovered in the ancient libraries of Assyria and Babylon. He recounts how the discovery of these tablets revealed accounts that closely align with the Genesis narratives found in the Bible, including the story of the Creation and the Flood. Smith chronicles his search for these tablets, detailing the process of deciphering their contents and emphasizing the fragmentary nature of the texts, which provides challenges for accurate translation and interpretation. This opening lays the groundwork for exploring the rich tapestry of legends that influenced not only Babylonian culture but also the early biblical narrative. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Smith, George, 1840-1876

Editor: Sayce, A. H. (Archibald Henry), 1845-1933

EBook No.: 60559

Published: Oct 23, 2019

Downloads: 334

Language: English

Subject: Cosmogony, Babylonian

Subject: Mythology, Assyro-Babylonian

Subject: Bible. Genesis -- Criticism, interpretation, etc.

LoCC: Philosophy, Psychology, Religion: Christianity: The Bible, Old and New Testament

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

This edition has images.

Title: The Chaldean account of Genesis : Containing the description of the creation, the fall of man, the deluge, the tower of Babel, the times of the patriarchs

Note: Reading ease score: 74.0 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.

Credits: Produced by MFR, Les Galloway and the Online Distributed
Proofreading Team at http: //www.pgdp.net (This file was
produced from images generously made available by The
Internet Archive)

Summary: "The Chaldean Account of Genesis" by George Smith is a historical account written in the late 19th century. This scholarly work presents parallels between Babylonian and biblical traditions, focusing on stories such as the creation, the deluge, and the Tower of Babel, derived from ancient cuneiform texts. It aims to illustrate the shared narrative threads between these ancient cultures, highlighting the importance of Babylonian literature in understanding biblical scripture. At the start of the book, the author discusses the historical significance of the cuneiform inscriptions discovered in the ancient libraries of Assyria and Babylon. He recounts how the discovery of these tablets revealed accounts that closely align with the Genesis narratives found in the Bible, including the story of the Creation and the Flood. Smith chronicles his search for these tablets, detailing the process of deciphering their contents and emphasizing the fragmentary nature of the texts, which provides challenges for accurate translation and interpretation. This opening lays the groundwork for exploring the rich tapestry of legends that influenced not only Babylonian culture but also the early biblical narrative. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Smith, George, 1840-1876

Editor: Sayce, A. H. (Archibald Henry), 1845-1933

EBook No.: 60559

Published: Oct 23, 2019

Downloads: 334

Language: English

Subject: Cosmogony, Babylonian

Subject: Mythology, Assyro-Babylonian

Subject: Bible. Genesis -- Criticism, interpretation, etc.

LoCC: Philosophy, Psychology, Religion: Christianity: The Bible, Old and New Testament

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.