The Babylonian And The Hebrew Genesis (1901)

By Heinrich Zimmern and Jane Hutchinson

Book Overview

The Babylonian and the Hebrew Genesis is a book written by Heinrich Zimmern in 1901. The book explores the similarities and differences between the Babylonian and Hebrew versions of the creation story. The author delves into the historical and cultural context of both civilizations and analyzes the religious and mythological beliefs that influenced the creation stories. Zimmern also examines the literary style and language used in both texts, highlighting the unique characteristics of each. The book is a fascinating study of two ancient cultures and their understanding of the origins of the world. It is an essential read for anyone interested in comparative mythology and ancient history.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: 1167172604
• ISBN13: 9781167172601
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 74 Pages
• Weight: 0.24 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 6.0" x 9.0"