Publisher's Synopsis
The Religion of Babylonia and Assyria is a comprehensive book written by Theophilus G. Pinches. The book provides an in-depth exploration of the religious beliefs and practices of the ancient civilizations of Babylonia and Assyria. It covers the origins of these cultures, their religious myths and legends, and their deities and religious rituals. The author also delves into the role of priests and priestesses in these societies, as well as the importance of astrology and divination. The book is a valuable resource for scholars and students of ancient history and religion, as well as anyone interested in understanding the religious practices of these ancient civilizations. It is written in an accessible and engaging style, making it an enjoyable read for both experts and laypeople alike.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.
