The Chaldean account of Genesis : Containing the description of the creation,…
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"The Chaldean Account of Genesis" by George Smith is a historical account written in the late 19th century. This scholarly work presents parallels between Babylonian and biblical traditions, focusing on stories such as the creation, the deluge, and the Tower of Babel, derived from ancient cuneiform texts. It aims to illustrate the shared narrative threads between these ancient cultures, highlighting the importance of Babylonian literature in understanding biblical scripture. At the start
of the book, the author discusses the historical significance of the cuneiform inscriptions discovered in the ancient libraries of Assyria and Babylon. He recounts how the discovery of these tablets revealed accounts that closely align with the Genesis narratives found in the Bible, including the story of the Creation and the Flood. Smith chronicles his search for these tablets, detailing the process of deciphering their contents and emphasizing the fragmentary nature of the texts, which provides challenges for accurate translation and interpretation. This opening lays the groundwork for exploring the rich tapestry of legends that influenced not only Babylonian culture but also the early biblical narrative. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Smith, George, 1840-1876 |
|---|---|
| Editor | Sayce, A. H. (Archibald Henry), 1845-1933 |
| Title | The Chaldean account of Genesis : Containing the description of the creation, the fall of man, the deluge, the tower of Babel, the times of the patriarchs |
| Credits |
Produced by MFR, Les Galloway and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 74.0 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | BS: Philosophy, Psychology, Religion: Christianity: The Bible, Old and New Testament |
| Subject | Cosmogony, Babylonian |
| Subject | Mythology, Assyro-Babylonian |
| Subject | Bible. Genesis -- Criticism, interpretation, etc. |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 60559 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-60559-3 |
| Release Date | Oct 23, 2019 |
| Last Update | Oct 17, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 1426 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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