Early Babylonian Religion

By Lewis Spence

Book Overview

""Early Babylonian Religion"" is a book written by Lewis Spence that delves into the religious beliefs and practices of the ancient Babylonians, who lived in Mesopotamia over 4,000 years ago. The book explores the origins of Babylonian religion, its gods and goddesses, myths and legends, and the rituals and ceremonies that were central to their religious practices. Spence examines the role of the priesthood in Babylonian society and how they influenced religious beliefs and practices. He also discusses the impact of Babylonian religion on the development of other religions, such as Judaism and Christianity. The book provides a comprehensive overview of the religious beliefs and practices of the ancient Babylonians, making it a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of religion.THIS 80 PAGE ARTICLE WAS EXTRACTED FROM THE BOOK: Myths and Legends: Babylonia and Assyria, by Lewis Spence. To purchase the entire book, please order ISBN 1564595005.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: 1425309607
• ISBN13: 9781425309602
• Release Date: December 2005
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 84 Pages
• Weight: 0.35 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 7.5" x 9.3"