Aspects Of Religious Belief And Practice In Babylonia And Assyria

By Morris Jastrow Jr.

Book Overview

Aspects Of Religious Belief And Practice In Babylonia And Assyria is a book written by Morris Jastrow that delves into the religious beliefs and practices of the ancient civilizations of Babylonia and Assyria. The book provides a comprehensive overview of the religious systems of these civilizations, including their gods and goddesses, rituals, and religious practices.Jastrow draws on a wide range of sources to provide an in-depth analysis of the religious beliefs and practices of these ancient civilizations. He explores the role of religion in everyday life, as well as its influence on politics, art, and literature.The book covers a wide range of topics, including the creation myths of Babylonia and Assyria, the cult of Ishtar, the role of divination in religious practice, and the importance of temples and priesthoods.Aspects Of Religious Belief And Practice In Babylonia And Assyria is an important work for anyone interested in the history of religion and the ancient civilizations of the Near East. Jastrow's detailed analysis sheds light on the complex religious systems of these civilizations, providing a fascinating glimpse into their beliefs and practices.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1162982209
• ISBN13: 9781162982205
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 640 Pages
• Weight: 1.86 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.3" x 6.0" x 9.0"