Legends of Babylon and Egypt in Relation to Hebrew Tradition by L. W. King

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Author King, L. W. (Leonard William), 1869-1919
Title Legends of Babylon and Egypt in Relation to Hebrew Tradition
Note Reading ease score: 53.3 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
Credits Produced by John Bickers, Dagny and David Widger
Summary "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.)
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
Most Recently Updated Feb 5, 2013
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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