Publisher's Synopsis
The Religion of Babylonia and Assyria is a comprehensive exploration of the religious practices and beliefs of the ancient civilizations of Babylonia and Assyria. Written by Theophilus G. Pinches, an expert in Assyriology, this book provides a detailed analysis of the mythology, rituals, and deities worshipped by the people of these ancient empires. The book begins with an introduction to the historical context of Babylonia and Assyria, including their political and social structures, before delving into the religious practices of these civilizations. Pinches explores the pantheon of gods worshipped in these cultures, including Anu, Enlil, and Ishtar, and describes the various myths and legends associated with them. The author also examines the role of priests and priestesses in these societies, as well as the various rituals and ceremonies they performed. He explores the use of divination, magic, and astrology in these cultures, as well as the importance of temples and other religious structures. Throughout the book, Pinches draws on a variety of sources, including cuneiform tablets, inscriptions, and archaeological evidence, to provide a comprehensive picture of the religious practices of Babylonia and Assyria. Overall, The Religion of Babylonia and Assyria is an essential resource for anyone interested in the history and culture of these ancient civilizations, as well as for scholars of religion and mythology.Though there is no proof that ancestor-worship in general prevailed at any time in Babylonia, it would seem that the worship of heroes and prominent men was common, at least in early times. The tenth chapter of Genesis tells us of the story of Nimrod, who cannot be any other than the Merodach of the Assyro-Babylonian inscriptions; and other examples, occurring in semi-mythological times, are En-we-dur-an-ki, the Greek Edoreschos, and Gilgames.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.