Legends of Babylon and Egypt in Relation to Hebrew Tradition by L. W. King
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"Legends of Babylon and Egypt in Relation to Hebrew Tradition" by L. W. King is a scholarly historical account published in the early 20th century. The work aims to explore and compare Hebrew traditions with the mythological and legendary narratives of Babylon and Egypt, particularly integrating new findings from archaeological discoveries in Babylonia around the time of the First World War. The opening of the text introduces the overarching thesis of the
lectures, emphasizing how the myths, particularly those surrounding the Creation and the Deluge, reveal striking similarities between Sumerian and Hebrew traditions. King details that the evidence garnered from newly discovered Sumerian texts will necessitate a reevaluation of the origins of these tales, illustrating how ancient civilizations may have influenced one another through trade, conquest, and cultural exchange. He begins with remarks on the continuity of civilization in the Near East and sets the stage for a more detailed examination of the interconnections among the mythologies, legends, and emerging cultural narratives of Babylon, Egypt, and the Hebrews. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | King, L. W. (Leonard William), 1869-1919 |
|---|---|
| Title | Legends of Babylon and Egypt in Relation to Hebrew Tradition |
| Credits | Produced by John Bickers, Dagny and David Widger |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 53.3 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | BM: Philosophy, Psychology, Religion: Judaism |
| Subject | Deluge |
| Subject | Creation |
| Subject | Cosmogony, Babylonian |
| Subject | Babylonia -- Antiquities |
| Subject | Egypt -- Antiquities |
| Subject | Bible. Old Testament -- Evidences, authority, etc. |
| Subject | Bible -- Evidences, authority, etc. |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 2030 |
| Release Date | Mar 28, 2006 |
| Last Update | Feb 5, 2013 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 790 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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