Aspects Of Religious Belief And Practice In Babylonia And Assyria

Aspects Of Religious Belief And Practice In Babylonia And Assyria is a book written by Morris Jastrow, an American orientalist and professor of Semitic languages. The book provides a comprehensive study of the religious beliefs and practices of the ancient civilizations of Babylonia and Assyria, which flourished in the Middle East from around 2000 BCE to 600 BCE.Jastrow explores the religious systems of these civilizations, including their pantheon of gods and goddesses, their creation myths, and their rituals and ceremonies. He also examines the role of religion in daily life, including the use of divination and astrology to make decisions, the importance of temples and priests, and the practice of magic and sorcery.The book draws on a variety of sources, including cuneiform texts, archaeological evidence, and ancient art and iconography. Jastrow's analysis is both scholarly and accessible, making it an important resource for anyone interested in the history of religion in the ancient Near East.Overall, Aspects Of Religious Belief And Practice In Babylonia And Assyria provides a fascinating insight into the complex and sophisticated religious systems of these ancient civilizations, and their enduring influence on the development of religion in the region.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.