Publisher's Synopsis
""Oannes According to Berosus: A Study in the Church of the Ancients"" by James John Garth Wilkinson is a scholarly work that examines the figure of Oannes as described by the ancient Babylonian historian Berosus. Oannes is a mythical being who is said to have taught humanity various arts and sciences, and is often associated with the god Ea. Wilkinson delves into the historical and religious context of Berosus' writings, exploring the role of Oannes in ancient Babylonian religion and the possible influence of this figure on later religious traditions. The book also explores the concept of the Church of the Ancients, a term used to describe the collective wisdom of ancient religious traditions. This work will be of interest to scholars of ancient religion and mythology, as well as those interested in the history of religious thought.1888. The remains of the ancient nations embodied in the noblest parts of their creeds and motives of worship, are sacred or spiritual parts of their history, and stand to the secular parts as infancy and childhood in all lives to adult manhood and to old age. A theological key is here tried upon the previously closed lock of Oannes. The use of this key as a method brings with it religious considerations, and first and foremost the Word of God and the divine light of it. The careful reader will adjudge whether this key really fits, or not, into the lock of Berosus.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.
