02184cam a22003013u 4500 2069 UtSlPG 20260610133053.0 m cr n 260607r2000||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 BL Pinches, Theophilus G. (Theophilus Goldridge), 1856-1934 The Religion of Babylonia and Assyria Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2000 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2000-02-01 Produced by John Bickers and Dagny "The Religion of Babylonia and Assyria" by Theophilus G. Pinches is a scholarly examination of the ancient polytheistic beliefs practiced by the peoples of the Babylonian and Assyrian empires, written in the early 20th century. The work explores the intricacies of their religious system, covering roughly five millennia, examining the evolution of deities, rituals, and the influence of neighboring cultures, particularly Judaism and the later rise of Christianity. The opening of the text serves as an introduction to the religious landscape of ancient Mesopotamia, outlining the major themes to be explored throughout the work. It discusses the dual origins of the religion from the Sumero-Akkadians and Assyro-Babylonians and highlights the various deities and their significance. In particular, the author notes how the pantheons merged over time, as well as the continuous worship of certain gods, even in the wake of the introduction of monotheistic religions. Key aspects such as the role of temples, sacred texts, and the fundamental myths that shaped their understanding of existence are also introduced, setting the stage for a deeper exploration into the nuances of Babylonian and Assyrian religious practices. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Assyro-Babylonian religion https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/2069 44176 44176